Babar Azam deletes Instagram story after being 'caught' speeding

Pakistani cricket star Babar Azam caught the public's eye after posting an Instagram story showing himself driving his luxury Audi e-Tron GT at a speed of 171 km/h. However, the story was deleted shortly after being uploaded, possibly amid backlash or to avoid trouble.

The video sparked mixed reactions on social media. While some fans made light of the situation, others expressed concern over the safety implications.

One user on X wrote, "Isi speed sy comeback karlo Babar bhai", referencing his return to form. Another said, "What is this behaviour, Bobzy the King?"

One fan playfully commented, "SPEED 🤪 Thora ahista sir, itni b kya jaldi ha?" while another urged caution, saying, "171 km/h on Pakistani roads? Stay safe, champ ❤"

This isn’t the first time the former national captain has been caught speeding. In September 2023, he was reportedly fined by the Punjab Motorway Police for exceeding the speed limit on a highway. He was behind the wheel of his Audi e-Tron GT. Although the exact fine amount was not disclosed, media reports confirmed that the cricketer was stopped by authorities and penalised.

However, Babar Azam has not issued any public statement regarding the recent incident or the removal of his Instagram story.