Former Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has found himself at the center of an unexpected controversy following what initially appeared to be the loss of his mobile phone. Last week, Babar took to social media, informing his fans that his phone had either been lost or stolen, along with all of his contact numbers. This revelation caused a wave of concern among his followers just before the ICC Champions Trophy.
Fans flooded social media, offering their support and expressing concern for the star cricketer. Some reassured him, while others humorously speculated about the incident. However, the story took an unexpected twist when it was later revealed that the entire ordeal was part of a marketing campaign for a private company. Babar, in a follow-up post, revealed that his phone had been recovered and added a laughing emoji, indicating the stunt was planned.
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While some fans appreciated the light-hearted nature of the prank, others were not as amused. Many expressed their frustration, calling out the cricketer for distracting himself with unnecessary dramas instead of focusing on his game. Fans pointed to Babar’s recent struggles on the field, with some sarcastically linking his “lost” phone to his dipping form in international cricket.
Social media quickly became divided. Supporters of Babar encouraged him to ignore the criticism and focus on his cricketing career, while others used the incident as an opportunity to poke fun at the star cricketer. Despite the mixed reactions, the marketing stunt certainly captured widespread attention.
