A video of former Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam involved in a tense exchange with fans has been circulating on social media.

 

 The incident reportedly occurred outside a mosque following Jumma prayers. While it remains unclear what exactly provoked the heated moment, Babar appears visibly upset in the footage, prompting a wave of online reactions.

 

 

Some users were quick to criticise, with one commenting, "Hum ne socha tha Babar bhai Ricky Ponting banege lekin ye to Rajab Butt ban rahe hain." 

 

Others, however, jumped to the star batter's defence, suggesting that the public often crosses boundaries and invades personal space.

 

"This can't be the entire story. That fan must have done something, and I know they often do," one user wrote. Another added, "Jahil log kabhi nahi sudhr sakte, Babar hamesha izzat karta hai apne fans ki."

 

According to sources familiar with the situation, Babar regularly visits this mosque when not representing the national team. Eyewitnesses claimed the crowd became unruly after spotting the cricketer, with some fans reportedly trying to approach him for selfies aggressively. 

 

It merits mention that Babar Azam has been dropped from the ongoing T20I series against Bangladesh.

 

Babar's public confrontation isn't an isolated case. In 2024, fast bowler Haris Rauf found himself in a similar situation while visiting the United States with his wife. A fan allegedly hurled disrespectful comments at Rauf's family after the pacer declined to take a photo. A video later emerged showing Haris confronting the individual, visibly angry and emotionally charged.

 

Rauf addressed the situation on social media, stating, "As public figures, we are open to receiving all kinds of feedback from the public... Nevertheless, when it comes to my parents and my family, I will not hesitate to respond accordingly."

 

Earlier this year, star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi also faced trouble when an overenthusiastic crowd caused chaos during a charity match in Lahore. While attempting to leave the venue, Afridi was mobbed by fans, some even tried to pull his shirt to take selfies.