{"id":73735,"date":"2026-04-16T18:34:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73735"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:34:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:34:27","slug":"psl-ceos-viral-gesture-after-babars-knock-grabs-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73735","title":{"rendered":"PSL CEO\u2019s viral gesture after Babar\u2019s knock grabs attention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan Super League (PSL) continues to deliver thrilling contests in its 11th edition, with Babar Azam returning to form with a match-winning performance for Peshawar Zalmi.<\/p>\n<p>In the latest fixture, Zalmi skipper Babar Azam played an unbeaten knock of 71 runs against Quetta Gladiators, guiding his side to a crucial victory.<\/p>\n<p>Following his impressive innings, a video of Salman Naseer went viral on social media, showing him performing a traditional gesture of warding off the evil eye for Babar, drawing widespread attention from fans.<\/p>\n<p>Babar, who has faced criticism over the past three years due to a dip in form, appears to have rediscovered his rhythm in the ongoing tournament.<\/p>\n<p>With 301 runs so far, he currently stands second on the list of top scorers in the competition, underlining his strong comeback in the league.<\/p>\n<p>Cricket analysts say Babar\u2019s return to form is a positive sign not only for his franchise but also for Pakistan cricket, as the premier batter looks to regain consistency ahead of upcoming international assignments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan Super League (PSL) continues to deliver thrilling contests in its 11th edition, with Babar Azam returning to form with a match-winning performance for Peshawar Zalmi. 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