• James Anderson bid farewell to cricket after a stellar career spanning more than two decades.

  • Babar Azam found himself in the midst of controversy while offering a tribute.

Fans roast Pakistan star Babar Azam for his retirement tribute blunder to James Anderson
Babar Azam and James Anderson (Image Source: X)

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James Anderson, the iconic England’s fast bowler, bid farewell to international cricket after a stellar career spanning more than two decades.

James Anderson’s illustrious career comes to an end

His retirement followed England’s commanding victory over the West Indies at Lord’s Cricket Ground, where he played a crucial role in securing a win by an innings and 114 runs. Anderson’s legacy is unparalleled, having amassed a record 704 Test wickets, the highest by any fast bowler in history. Known for his skillful swing bowling, Anderson’s ability to consistently trouble batters made him a mainstay in the English lineup.

Tributes pour in for cricket icon

Following Anderson’s retirement, tributes poured in from former cricketers, analysts, and fans worldwide, celebrating his extraordinary career and contributions to the sport. Among them was Pakistan’s current white-ball captain Babar Azam. However Babar , found himself in the midst of controversy after he mistakenly made a blunder while offering a tribute to veteran England pacer.

Babar Azam’s social media blunder

Babar initially took to social media, specifically X (formerly Twitter), to express his deep respect and admiration for Anderson. Nevertheless, in a significant oversight, Babar mistakenly praised Anderson for his “cutters” instead of his renowned “swing” bowling. This error quickly drew sharp criticism from cricket fans and followers, prompting Babar to promptly delete the post.

In his initial tribute, Babar wrote, “It was a privilege to face your cutters, Jimmy! The beautiful game will now miss one of its greatest. Your incredible service to the sport has been nothing short of remarkable. Huge respect for you, GOAT.” The use of “cutters” instead of “swing” was clearly inaccurate, given Anderson’s reputation as a master of swing bowling that troubled batters worldwide.

Babar Azam's deleted post
Babar Azam’s deleted post (Image Source: X)

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Corrected tribute honours Anderson’s legacy

Recognizing the gravity of his mistake, Babar swiftly reposted a corrected tribute, stating, “It was a privilege to face your swing, Jimmy! The beautiful game will now miss one of its greatest. Your incredible service to the sport has been nothing short of remarkable. Huge respect for you, GOAT,”

Here’s how Fans reacted:

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