In a recent development, Pakistan cricket team captain, Babar Azam, has strongly refuted claims made by Indian media regarding his alleged shopping spree in India during the 2023 World Cup. The reports suggested that the renowned cricketer had purchased jewelry and clothing, including a designer sherwani valued at 700,000 Indian rupees.
Azam’s stance on the matter was made clear by his agency, which released an official statement on ‘X’. The statement emphatically denied the veracity of the reports and expressed surprise at the baseless allegations. It read, “We vehemently reject the utterly false reports circulating on certain media platforms suggesting that Kaptaan Babar Azam engaged in clothing and jewelry shopping in India amidst the ongoing World Cup.”
Furthermore, Azam’s agency urged media outlets to exercise meticulous fact-checking before engaging in the dissemination of any misinformation, disinformation, or propaganda. The statement concluded with a polite request: “We categorically refute these baseless claims and implore such media outlets to exercise diligent fact-checking before participating in any dissemination of misinformation, disinformation, or propaganda. Thank you.”
This swift response by Babar Azam and his agency puts an end to the unfounded allegations, emphasizing the importance of responsible reporting and verifying the authenticity of information before making it public. The incident serves as a reminder for all media outlets to adhere to ethical and factual reporting standards during major sporting events like the 2023 World Cup.
