Babar Azam has been at this receiving end of social media trolling and memes as his batting woes for Sydney Sixers continue in BBL 15. (Screengrab taken from X video uploaded by KFC Big Bash League | Cricket.com.au / Fox.
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News1821-01-2026, 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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