Javed Afridi terms Babar Azam the GOAT.

Peshawar Zalmi's owner Javed Afridi has lavished praise on the team's captain Babar Azam for their campaign in season 8 of the Pakistan Super League.

Zalmi's run in the PSL 8 came to an end at the hands of defending champions Lahore Qalandars who defeated Azam's side by 4 wickets in Eliminator 2 at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Javed Afridi, however, was not despondent by the setback and praised Babar Azam for his contribution to the team.

'BABAR YOU THE REAL GOAT. THANK YOU TO LEAD THIS YOUNG ZALMI TEAM THIS YEAR', said Afridi on his social media.

Babar, in his first season with Zalmi, led them to a 5 and 5 record and into the playoffs. Zalmi then beat United in the first eliminator before falling short in the second to Qalandars.

Zalmi's captain also had a prolific season with the bat himself.

He...