WATCH: Babar Azam hugs Shaheen Afridi during first T20I

• Babar Azam hugged Shaheen Afridi before the 1st over.
• Babar confirmed their strong bond and shared goal of winning.
• The match was abandoned due to rain in Rawalpindi.

An animated incident was recorded during the first T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand where Babar Azam approached Shaheen Afridi for a hug just before the game commenced.

The video has since become viral with people emphasizing the camaraderie between the two, especially since there have been speculations of a disagreement after Babar took over from Shaheen as the T20 captain of the Men in Green.

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Do not forget, the 29-year-old also affirmed in a press conference prior to the series that there is no discord between them as he and Shaheen share a strong bond and their sole aim is to secure victories for Pakistan.

"I get surprised with the rumours I see on social media. Shaheen and I have a great bond. Our target is only to play and win matches for our country. Pakistan is our only priority,” Azam stated in a press conference before the commencement of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.

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