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Shadab Khan declares Babar as Messi and Ronaldo of cricket

Pakistan cricket team visited the Amsterdamsche Football Club where the all-rounder made the comparison

Shadab Khan declares Babar as Messi and Ronaldo of cricket PHOTO COURTESY: AFP

The Pakistan cricket team, who are in the Netherlands for an away series, were invited to visit the Amsterdamsche Football Club (AFC) Ajax.

Players from both camps were introduced to each other and had ample time to converse.

An official video posted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) showcased Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, and Abdullah Shafique's likes in the Ajax camp.

 

Bonding across sports ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”› Enjoy highlights of the ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ team's trip to the home of @AFCAjax ๐Ÿ‘ pic.twitter.com/Y0d0eje3hH

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 19, 2022

 

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan, while answering questions from former Manchester United goalkeeper and current Chief Executive Edwin van der Sar, declared that Babar Azam is the Messi and Ronaldo of cricket.

Ajax also promoted the Pakistan cricket team visit on their social media account and captioned, "When football meets cricket."

 

When football meets cricket... โšฝ๐Ÿ

Glad to have you, @TheRealPCB! pic.twitter.com/msNhZCYBar

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) August 19, 2022