For Pakistan, cricket is more than just a game-it is a feeling. The country's cricketing prosperity has been represented by players such as Babar Azam. However, through recent incidents, it has been proven how public perception can change in no time. In February 2025, Pakistani fans at the ground began publicly mocking and abusing Babar Azam while the live match of cricket was being played. A video of the incident went viral in social media circles, and it fueled discussions among cricket lovers.

What happened?
This section reports the on-field action: fans began chanted insulting abuses with derogatory slogans against Babar Azam, referring to him as a "ghante ka king" meaning false king, and insulting his form of batting by comparison to New Zealand's Michael Bracewell whose link is not known.
The video of this incident spread like wildfire on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). It has provoked mixed reactions. Some fans joined the criticism. Others stuck up for Babar and reminded everyone of his contribution to Pakistan cricket.

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Why are fans upset?
There are a few possible reasons behind this behavior:

Pakistani fans abusing babar Azam in stadium calling him "ghante ka king bracewell ki auld 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/w7oDC3yfki

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Recent Performance Issue: Babar Azam was a regular batter, not necessarily now. It might be the reason for dissatisfaction among fans.
Pakistan Team Performance: Actually, if the nation is losing their key matches, then the captain usually comes under full attack.
Fan Anticipations: Cricket fans in Pakistan are very passionate. When their favorite does not deliver their expectations, then abusive sayings take over criticism.
Reactions from Cricket Experts and Fans
Many former cricketers and analysts have spoken out against this kind of behavior.