WATCH: Young fan kisses hand after meeting Babar Azam

In a heartwarming moment captured on video, a young fan expressed his immense joy and admiration by kissing his own hand after meeting Pakistan's white-ball skipper, Babar Azam. 

The touching scene occurred during Babar's visit to former Pakistan cricketer Azhar Ali's academy in Lahore.

The video quickly went viral on social media, showcasing Babar Azam's warm greeting and shaking hands with young children. The sight of the national team's captain engaging with his young fans drew widespread praise and love from the cricket community.

Amidst the cheerful exchanges, one young fan stood out by kissing his own hand, visibly overwhelmed and ecstatic to meet his idol. This sincere gesture highlighted the profound impact Babar Azam has on his fans, especially the younger generation.

Pakistan is now gearing up to host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series scheduled between August and September. 

The upcoming Test series is also part of the ongoing 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship cycle, providing Pakistan an opportunity to rebound from their T20 World Cup challenges.