In a recent incident that has garnered significant attention, former Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam was involved in a heated confrontation with fans on the streets. A video capturing the altercation has gone viral, showing Azam visibly agitated, gesturing aggressively, and pushing a young fan aside as he attempted to navigate through a crowd of onlookers.
While the exact cause of the confrontation remains unclear, it’s speculated that the fans’ taunts may have been related to Azam’s recent exclusion from Pakistan’s T20I squad following the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
After getting dropped from the Pakistan team, Babar Azam is fighting with his fans. pic.twitter.com/xYEFA7Xxk6
— M (@anngrypakiistan) May 30, 2025
This is not the first time Azam has found himself at odds with fans. Earlier in Cardiff, he was seen asking security to disperse a crowd of fans seeking selfies, expressing his frustration over the invasion of personal space.
These incidents highlight the growing tension between public figures and fan expectations. While fans play a crucial role in an athlete’s career, maintaining boundaries is essential for the well-being of both parties.
In a humorous turn of events during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, England’s Sam Billings playfully teased Pakistan’s Babar Azam over their contrasting half-century performances. Billings, representing Lahore Qalandars, achieved the fastest fifty of the tournament, reaching the milestone in just 19 balls against Quetta Gladiators. Conversely, Babar Azam, leading Peshawar Zalmi, recorded the slowest fifty, taking 47 balls to reach the mark.
Billings shared an Instagram story juxtaposing their innings. This light-hearted jab highlighted the stark difference in their scoring rates while acknowledging that both innings contributed to their respective teams’ victories.
