The feud between former Pakistani cricketer Kamran Akmal and Muhammad Azam Siddiqui, the father of master batsman Babar Azam, has gone up a few notches after Siddiqui’s recent Instagram post appeared to take a personal dig at Akmal. 

 

The dispute began when Kamran Akmal said on a podcast that Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan should now focus only on Test cricket and be phased out of T20Is and, eventually, ODIs. Akmal said that both players are more suited to the longer format and questioned their place in the white-ball setup.

 

In response, Babar Azam’s father shared an old photo of himself with Babar and Kamran Akmal, along with a caption that indirectly addressed Kamran’s criticism. He reminded Akmal of a past match where Babar scored a century and Kamran was dismissed for zero, implying that those who talk behind the backs of successful people do so out of failure. He also referenced a Turkish proverb comparing brothers to the biblical story of Abel and Cain, further intensifying the tone of the message.

 

 

Now, Kamran Akmal has replied by posting the same photo on his Instagram story and writing down a stern warning. 

 

“May Allah bless you with even more success and respect. Being silent is not an option every time, especially when false narratives are being spread,” he wrote.

 

He urged Babar’s father to be cautious with his words, adding, “I kindly ask that you think twice before speaking or posting about me without facts. My parents have taught us never to be jealous of anyone, and Alhamdulillah, I’ve proudly represented my country and performed with dignity.”

 

Kamran also drew a line, stating, “There are clear boundaries, and you’ve crossed them more than once; stay within your limits. Don’t lose your respect by continuing down this path.”

 

He concluded with a reminder that cricket should remain performance-based and not personal, saying, “Cricket is about performance, not personal agendas. And if you’re going to hint at someone, be clear: truth doesn’t hide in shadows. Pakistan humesha Zindabad.”