Babar Azam was ridiculed on live TV and challenged to lead Pakistan to victory over India.

Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has found himself at the centre of attention ahead of the team’s high-stakes clash against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 — not for his performances on the field, but for becoming the subject of criticism on a popular Pakistani television show.

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has found himself at the centre of sharp criticism and unexpected ridicule during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Once hailed as one of the finest batters in modern cricket,

Returning to his hometown Delhi for the match against Namibia, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasised the importance of team togetherness in the demanding world of elite sports. He highlighted how support staff become like family,

Babar Azam has been subjected to intense trolling on social media over his insipid performances for Pakistan.

Babar Azam was shown no mercy following his flop show against the Netherlands. He scored 15 runs before throwing his wicket away.

After a sluggish 15 runs off 18 balls against the Netherlands, Babar showed glimpses of his vintage form with a 32-ball 46 against the USA.

During the match, former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif's on-air remark about Pakistan batter Babar Azam went viral.