Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been brutally trolled after a funny slip of tongue during a video with former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen goes viral. The incident happened when Babar was featured on Pietersen's YouTube channel in a short-ball challenge segment. The clip of the incident is going viral on social media, and the netizens are trolling the Pakistani cricketer for his "English masterclass."
Babar Azam's clip
The viral video shows that Pietersen asks Babar Azam about his batting stance while playing a short ball. He asked him whether he stands on the middle, leg or off stump, to which Babar replied "Most of the time," however, it sounded like "Momos of the time." The video is now going viral, and the internet users are reacting with funny memes in connection with the funny incident.
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Babar Azam recently made his Big Bash League (BBL) debut for the Sydney Sixers during the tournament's 15th edition. In eight matches, he scored 154 runs, including two fifties, at a strike rate of 104.05.
Will Babar Azam feature in Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 squad?
Pakistan senior national selectors have reportedly picked former skipper Babar Azam and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, and spinner Shadab Khan in their preliminary 20-player squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has submitted the preliminary squad of 20 to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2026 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Pakistan vs USA | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Pakistan vs India | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Pakistan vs Namibia | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 3:00 PM |