Babar Azam Humiliated by Steve Smith in BBL: "Don't Run, Stay There" Moment Goes Viral

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News18•16-01-2026, 19:23
Babar Azam Humiliated by Steve Smith in BBL: "Don't Run, Stay There" Moment Goes Viral
- •Pakistani star Babar Azam faced an embarrassing moment in the BBL while playing for Melbourne Renegades against Sydney Sixers.
- •Steve Smith, fielding, refused to give Babar a single, seemingly preferring him to stay on strike due to his slow batting.
- •Smith's action of holding the ball and smiling, implying "Don't run, stay there," went viral, highlighting Babar's sluggish pace.
- •Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are struggling in the BBL, with Babar scoring slowly and Rizwan getting out for ducks.
- •Netizens are sarcastically questioning if they are playing a Test match, further damaging their reputation in league cricket.
Why It Matters: Babar Azam's slow batting in BBL led to a viral humiliation by Steve Smith, exposing Pakistani stars' struggles.
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