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. In an important match of PSL 2026, Babar Azam came to bat down instead of his favorite opening position. This decision not only surprised the cricket experts but also gave a new issue to the meme lovers on the internet. Why was there an uproar? (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 attack on Babar’s self-confidence. ‘Meme Fest’ (Viral Memes) on social media There was a glut of memes. Strike rate debate: Some critics, while sharing the meme, wrote that perhaps the team now wants to score runs ‘fast’, hence 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’ 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 favor, due to which the criticism increased further. 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 for some time. Experts say that such experiments before the T20 World Cup can spoil Babar’s rhythm.