Ex-PAK Cricketer: "Even Steve Smith's Father Would Take Single If Virat Kohli Wanted It"

• Babar Azam was denied a single by Steve Smith during a BBL match, leading to frustration.
• Smith's decision was tactical, aiming to retain strike and subsequently scored 32 runs in the next over.
• Babar was dismissed on the next ball and showed visible frustration by smashing advertising cushioning.
• Former Pakistan cricketers, including Karam Akmal and Basit Ali, criticized Smith's action as disrespectful.
• Basit Ali controversially stated that "even Steve Smith's father would have had to take it" if Virat Kohli wanted the single.

Why It Matters: Former Pakistan cricketers slammed Steve Smith for denying Babar Azam a single in BBL, calling it disrespectful.