It’s not a batting order, it’s a joke. Fans angry over Babar Azam’s removal from opening. Tsunami of memes on social media.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Pakistan cricket’s biggest star Babar Azam is once again in the news, but this time not for his centuries, but for his batting order. Babar Azam his favorite in an important match of PSL 2026 opening position Came down to bat instead. This decision not only surprised the cricket experts but also gave a new issue to the meme lovers on the internet.

Why did the ruckus happen? (The Controversy)

Babar Azam is counted among the best openers in the world. Fans believe that ‘denying them the crease’ is a suicidal step for the team. #BabarAzam and #PSL2026 started trending on social media. Some fans called it the team’s strategy, while some called it an injury to Babar’s confidence.

‘Meme Fest’ on social media (Viral Memes)

Users shared funny memes on X and Instagram:

“Find out, maybe Babar will come at number 11”: A user shared a photo in which fans are searching for Babar through binoculars.

Mirzapur Style: “What was this compulsion?” There were a lot of memes.

Strike rate debate: Some critics shared the meme and wrote that perhaps the team now wants to score runs ‘fast’, that is why Babar was sent down.

Babar and Zalmi management’s side

When questions were asked on this change after the match, sources said that it was a ‘Tactical Experiment’ This was so that the middle order could be strengthened and the powerplay could be used by aggressive batsmen. However, the results were not in Babar’s favour, leading to further criticism.

What does the record say?

Babar’s average (as an opener): 40+ (in T20s)

In the middle order: Babar’s performance has been a bit unstable of late.

Experts say that such experiments before the T20 World Cup can spoil Babar’s rhythm.