Babar Azam, Pakistan’s star batter, has once again become the subject of intense online discussion and memes due to a clip from the Pakistan Super League that has gone viral. The video shows the player in a rather bizarre moment while he represented the Peshawar Zalmi and has led to a flurry of reactions across social media. The incident occurred when Babar Azam was on a break and was seen sipping an electrolyte drink from a bottle. His strange and elaborate tongue movements as he was about to drink from the bottle soon garnered attention from netizens who shared the clip, and within hours it was making the rounds on social media. Viral Video Gives Rise to a Wave of Memes Watch the video here: Babar Azam that just pink water bottle 💀 pic.twitter.com/d0TNCsA2hN — Nand@n (@nandantwts) April 26, 2026 After the video went viral, some users found the gesture humorous and the trend amusing, several others criticized the public shaming and argued that the clip being amplified and converted into a meme was unwarranted and that the star player was merely engaged in a normal act during a game. However, some users did defend Babar, pointing out that such moments should not be judged or magnified. Babar Azam has often found himself at the receiving end of memes be it for his batting skills or minor gestures during a game. Nevertheless, the player is one of the most followed Pakistani cricketers on the internet. Also Read | PCB Announces PSL 11 Final Ticket Details: Prices, Categories & Booking Info Revealed Strong Performance Regardless of Internet Chatter Despite all the online buzz generated about him, Babar still manages to concentrate on his game in the tournament. The Peshawar Zalmi have been playing an impressive season, having won eight of their 10 games in the league and holding pole position in the table. Babar is no exception to that trend himself, being among the best run scorers in this season with 485 runs scored in nine innings. Even under constant scrutiny, Babar still manages to maintain a good level of performance on the pitch.