Babar Azam's BBL Nightmare: From 'King' to Trolling Target

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News18•21-01-2026, 13:35
Babar Azam's BBL Nightmare: From 'King' to Trolling Target
- •Babar Azam joined Sydney Sixers for BBL15, with fans expecting a strong performance.
- •He faced criticism after Steve Smith denied him a single, leading to an on-field outburst and subsequent batting struggles.
- •Babar's fielding also came under scrutiny, particularly after a missed dive contrasted with Smith's effort.
- •His batting form has been poor, scoring only 202 runs in 11 matches with a strike rate of 103, including multiple ducks.
- •The Pakistan batter has become a target for memes and trolling on social media due to his performance and reactions.
Why It Matters: Babar Azam's BBL stint has been marred by poor form, on-field incidents, and widespread social media trolling.
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