What happens when a cricket superstar and a showbiz diva sit side by side? The internet loses its mind — of course!
Pakistani cricket star Babar Azam is once again in the spotlight — but this time, it’s not for his performance on the field.
A recent video featuring Babar alongside model and actress Zubab Rana has gone viral, sparking a storm of reactions across social media.
In the clip, which seems to be from a public event, Babar can be seen sitting beside Zubab Rana. But it wasn’t the pairing that stole the show — it was Babar’s adorably awkward expression and reserved body language that had fans buzzing nonstop.
As expected, the internet jumped in with all kinds of jokes and memes. Comments like “Babar, control your emotions!” and “He’s giving hairstylist vibes” filled the comment sections. Some users thought he looked shy or a little out of place — perhaps not used to sitting that close to someone from the entertainment world.
One fan wrote, “Babar doesn’t even have the confidence to be a superstar — really sad,” while another added, “He looks jealous or uneasy here.” But Babar loyalists quickly stepped up, insisting that he was just being his usual calm, respectful self — totally normal!
The viral moment also sparked a broader social media conversation — comparing the cool, composed world of cricket with the glitzy chaos of showbiz, and how public figures today are scrutinized for even the smallest facial twitch.
As for Babar? True to form, he hasn’t responded to the trending clip — classic Babar move. But fans continue to rally behind him, especially as he’s working through a bit of a form slump on the field.
Awkward or adorable, one thing’s crystal clear: Babar Azam doesn’t need a bat to break the internet! — Even when Babar Azam says nothing, the internet finds a way to make it something!
First of all the viewers were surprised to see him with an actress and secondly his expressions gave the idea that he was uncomfortable.
One fan wrote, “Babar, control your emotions!” Another commented, “Babar Azam is wishing to be a hairstylist,” while another said, “Babar Azam is giving flirtatious vibes here.”
One social media user remarked, “Babar doesn’t even have the confidence to be a superstar really sad.”