Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam found himself in the spotlight during the Big Bash League clash between the Sydney Sixers and the Melbourne Stars. This happened after he got dismissed, and an on-field exchange got picked up by the stump microphone.
Babar Azam is representing the Sydney Sixers in the ongoing Big Bash League.
During a previous match, a Leg Before Wicket (LBW) by the Australian cricket player Marcus Stoinis dismissed him from the field.
Shortly before that, the player was heard passing a comment on Babar Azam. Stoin’s voice was also broadcast live through a stump mic.
Through the mic, he could be heard saying, “Babar, it’s time to go.”
Later, he was seen muttering after taking Babar’s wicket, but he could not be heard due to the noise on the field.
It should be noted that Babar Azam has scored 2 half-centuries in 7 matches of the Big Bash League.
Marcus Stoinis removes Babar Azam, and doesn't he love that 👀 #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/eyAAOhIRsH
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 8, 2026
These are among the slowest half-centuries in the history of the Big Bash.
In the remaining 5 matches, Babar Azam has failed to score significant runs, according to the reports.
This stump-mic moment involving Pakistan’s star cricketer Babar Azam and Australia’s Marcus Stoinis has sparked discussion on social media.
"It's good to know those stump mics are on." 😂
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 8, 2026
🗣️ Marcus Stoinis on his words for Babar Azam | #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/7NAC9vxTSp
Netizens react
Netizens have made several comments, some are poking fun at the cricketers. Babar Azam’s fans have also taken to social media in his favour.
One netizen commented on the social media platform X, previously Twitter, “It’s all in bad taste.”
Further, the netizen added, “Despite losing this small battle, Babar ended up on the winning side & Stoinis was a sore loser at the end as a captain.”
Another wrote, “Who cares! Sydney Sixers are now at 4 in the table.”
Further adding, “I want Babar to taste the feeling of raising the cup!”
This is not all, Babar Azam’s fans have also flooded the cricketer’s comment section on Instagram with his gifs and comments like, “King Babar.”
Marcus Stoinis Instagram comments section 🤣
— MR JUNI (@itsMeKhan710) January 8, 2026
Babar fans pic.twitter.com/GTXtPIUMck
Read more: ‘Marriage before century?’ angry fans troll Babar Azam
