A photo is going viral very fast on social media. In this picture, Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam is seen with a girl. With this photo, it is being claimed that Babar Azam has married his sister. The photo that is being circulated on social media is actually of Azam with his cousin. The two are not related by blood. Meanwhile, Babar Azam's selfie with a girl is going viral. When we fact-checked the photo, the truth came out, and the claim accompanying the photo turned out to be misleading.
The rumor appears to have originated on a fake news website. The website published an article on August 22, 2023, claiming that Azam had married his sister in a private ceremony. The article also claimed that the wedding would take place in November 2023, after the conclusion of the ICC Cricket World Cup.
Babar Azam's picture going viral on Facebook
Babar Azam's photo shared on X with the claim of marriage
However, there is no evidence to support these claims. Azam's management team has denied the rumor, and there is no record of any such wedding taking place.
In fact, Babar's management company, Saya Corporation, issued a statement on Twitter denying the rumors of his marriage. The statement said, "The earth-shattering news of Kaptaan Babar Azam's wedding in November is completely fake. In fact, this is 'news' for even him and his family. Kindly avoid sharing unverified news. Thank you."
Babar Azam's photo shared on X with the claim of marriage
It is important to be aware of the spread of misinformation on social media. Before sharing any news or information, it is always best to verify the source. You can do this by checking the website or social media account where the information is being shared, and by looking for other sources that corroborate the story.
In this case, the rumor about Azam's marriage is clearly false. The photo that is being circulated is not of him and his sister, and there is no evidence to support the claim that they are married. It is important to be discerning about the information that you consume and to avoid spreading misinformation.
What is the relationship with Babar Azam?
During our Google search, we found a website called News NCR on which a news item was published about this picture. This news item, published on January 31, 2023, stated that the picture of a girl with Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam that is going viral on social media is from the wedding of international umpire Aleem Dar's son. Babar Azam also attended this wedding. Everyone at the wedding wanted to take a picture with Babar. At the same time, Zara Dar also took a selfie with Babar and shared it on social media, and this photo went viral. In fact, Zara Dar is the niece of umpire Aleem Dar."
So, the answer to your question is that Zara Dar is the niece of Aleem Dar, who is the uncle of Babar Azam. Therefore, Zara Dar is the cousin of Babar Azam.
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