Pakistan captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan are enjoying their experience at Harvard University, sharing fun moments with their fans after their arrival at the prestigious school.
Harvard Business School’s Executive Education Program on the Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports (BEMS) has welcomed a cricket duo, who joined the prestigious program last month.
Focusing on their studies, both Babar and Rizwan often engage in networking and building connections at their new alma mater, developing friendships along the way.
This time, Babar has hinted at the possibility of “joining” another sport, posing with fellow Harvardians and a teacher at the prestigious school.
“When champions like @francis_ngannou, @USMAN84kg and @jaboowins are assured of playing cricket, maybe it’s time for @iMRizwanPak and I to join another sport. Thoughts?”
When champions like @francis_ngannou, @USMAN84kg and @jaboowins vouching to play cricket, may be it is time for @iMRizwanPak and I to join another sports. Thoughts? 🙄🤔 pic.twitter.com/zK0boCq7OI
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) June 5, 2023
The two cricketers were seen clicking a picture with lineal MMA heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, Nigerian mixed martial artist Kamaru Usman and American football quarterback Jameis Winston, hinting that the three players “Guaranteed to play cricket” and leaving it, Rizwan will join another team. .
A day ago, Rizwan’s picture with his teacher went viral on the internet. In the picture, the wicketkeeper-batsman was gifting him a copy of the Holy Quran.
His generous gesture won the hearts of netizens who praised Rizwan for “spreading Islam”.
Going to Harvard.
Babar and Rizwan became the first two cricketers to join the prestigious school. He will participate in the program from May 31 to June 3. The duo will also engage with various communities in the US after the program till June 13.
“It is a great honor to represent Pakistan on such a prestigious global stage. We are going to learn from the best in the world at Harvard’s BEMS program – both in terms of faculty and program fellows – as well. Time to share the learnings with everyone. I am sure it will be an interesting journey, and I look forward to sharing my learnings and experiences with the next superstars of the cricketing world,” Rizwan had said a few days back. .
Meanwhile, Babur also echoed similar thoughts.
“I am a lifelong learner and I have had detailed discussions with Professor Elbers and [Talha] Rahmani about this program. I was inspired to join this world-class program at Harvard, to connect, to explore, to listen. , learning, growing, and giving back to the community around the world. I believe there is much to learn from the amazing athletes and top business executives from the entertainment, media, and sports industries from all over the world. “
Previously, the course was taken by footballers Kaka, Edwin van der Sar, Gerard Pique, Oliver Kahn, NFL’s Brandon Marshall, NBA’s Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, and Major League Baseball’s Alex Rodriguez. Is.
