New Delhi. Babar Azam, renowned as one of Pakistan's finest batsmen, is currently facing significant trolling on social media. The reason behind this backlash stems from a recent advertisement in which Babar's actions have drawn criticism.
Once celebrated as one of the greatest batsmen of his time, Babar was often compared to Virat Kohli. However, his repeated failures in crucial matches have led to a decline in his reputation. Consequently, he has lost the captaincy of the Pakistani team.
Despite a dip in his global standing, Babar remains a prominent figure in Pakistan, which is why brands continue to partner with him for endorsements. During a recent ad shoot, Babar was required to dive to catch a ball, with a mat placed beneath him for safety. When the ball was thrown towards him, he attempted to dive onto the mat to catch it but unfortunately missed.
This incident has sparked a wave of trolling on social media, with one user even likening him to a cartoon character. The user commented, “Babar Azam aimed to become King Kohli but ended up as a cartoon. He dropped a catch even during the ad shoot, showcasing yet another embarrassing moment for him.”
Underperformance in T20 World Cup
Babar's struggles were also evident during the T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, where the Pakistani team did not perform well, failing to progress beyond the Super 8 stage. They suffered another defeat against India. Babar's performance in the tournament was lackluster, scoring only 91 runs across six matches, with his highest score being 46 against the USA.