“Shameful:” Cricket enthusiasts outraged over fans bullying Babar Azam in stadium

A video circulating online showed a group of spectators, wearing Pakistan cricket jerseys, mocking and hurling insults at Babar Azam during the second T20 match against Australia.

The incident has sparked outrage among cricket enthusiasts, who condemned the blatant disrespect shown toward Pakistan’s national cricket star on an international platform.

The Green Shirts faced Australia in their second T20 match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

As Babar Azam stood near the boundary for fielding, some fans in the front rows of the stands began filming him and shouting derogatory remarks.

In the video, Babar can be seen turning to look at the group but maintaining his composure, choosing not to engage and continuing with the game.

One of the individuals in the group can be heard saying, “Babar, I will upload this video; you can report me.”

The incident drew widespread criticism on social media, with fans and analysts condemning the harassment of a national cricketer during a crucial match.

While the individuals in question appeared to be Pakistani based on their jerseys, other videos shared on X  suggest they might be Indian fans.

Babar's fans are calling for the miscreants to be identified.

“They were continuously criticizsing him, and instead of reacting angrily, he just waved at them. Babar’s parents raised him to be a good human being, unlike the people shouting in this video,” one fan wrote on X, praising the batter’s composure.

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No words, literally no words 😣💔

They were continously criticizing him and instead of getting angry, he just waved at them. Babar's parent raised him as good human heing unlike people who were shouting in this video. #BabarAzam𓃵 #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/7DVJ2ybwPj

— Babar Azam's World (@Babrazam358) November 17, 2024

Sports journalist Qadir Khawaja commented, “This is disgusting behavior by cricket enemies. Babar is our top-rated player and former captain. Kudos to him for his great patience.”

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This is disgusting behaviour by Cricket Enemy...
Babar is our Top rated player and Ex Captain... Do not do this... Kudos to Babar... For his great Patience 👌👍@babarazam258#BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/szYSOkYq53

— Qadir Khawaja (@iamqadirkhawaja) November 17, 2024

Another journalist, Arfa Feroze Zake, said, “Shame on the fans who misbehaved with Babar Azam. I cannot expect Pakistani fans committing such cheap acts. Such low-life slogans can only be chanted by Indian fans residing in Australia.”

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Shame on the fans who misbehaved with Babar Azam. In the meantime, cannot accept Pakistani fans committing such cheapness because such low life slogans can only be chanted for Babar by Indian fans residing in Australia.👋🏿 #BabarAzam𓃵 https://t.co/IDKzSXoBli

— Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) November 17, 2024

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I strongly condemn this behavior. Babar Azam is our hero; we should not allow anyone to disrespect him like this. Shame on those who did this. Babar is the face of 🇵🇰. Salute to Babar Azam's patience 🫡 https://t.co/7KbZGw0zmr

— Shoaib Jatt (@Shoaib_Jatt) November 17, 2024

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this is the shit group who misbehaved with Babar azam. guys go and report this account on tiktok as much as you can. inko pata lagna Chahiye that they messed with wrong People. pic.twitter.com/87mIe4CQmI

— Aleesha🕊️ (@babarluvv) November 17, 2024

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The video of misbehave with Babar Azam has been deleted from where it was first uploaded and the original owner of that account which was involved in misbehaving with Babar Azam on field has also made his account private.

- That’s the power of Babar Azam fans.💪🔥 pic.twitter.com/aSZnjlhToG

— Salman 🇵🇰 (@SalmanAsif2007) November 18, 2024