Mickey Arthur in awe of Babar Azam’s passion for cricket

Pakistan cricket coach Mickey Arthur, praised the passions of Pakistan cricketers, especially applauding star batsman Babar Azam.

“Given everything, you'd think there would be some misgivings as they went about their daily routines, but no, each day is greeted with the same positive outlook and intent. They live by high morals and a strict discipline,” said Arthur, quoted ESPNcricinfo.

Talking about top order batsman Babar Azam, Arthur revealed that the cricketer until recently used to drive a ‘a beaten up Honda.’

"Babar Azam is among the five most talented batsmen in the world. Do you know, he sends every penny of his income home - most of them do,” said Arthur.

“Until last year he drove a beaten up Honda. Then, one night round the family dinner table, his father made a short speech saying how much honour his son had brought to the family and how they loved him. Whereupon he gave Babar a set of car keys and outside the door was a brand-new white Honda. Babar is so proud of it. I mean, a Honda - and Chris Lynn, who will never play a Test match in his life, drives round Brisbane in a Lamborghini!" said the coach.