{
  "id": 10963700,
  "title": "Babar Azam Loses His Cool With Fans, Pushes One Away & Throws Another’s Phone In Viral Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/babar-azam-loses-his-cool-with-fans-pushes-one-away-throws-anothers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T14:18:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/babar-azam-loses-his-cool-with-fans-pushes-one-away-throws-anothers-phone-in-viral-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan captain Babar Azam has faced criticism after an altercation with fans during the President’s Trophy match in Islamabad. A video of the incident quickly spread across social media, showcasing the heated exchange between Babar and the fans. The video shows Babar on the field when two fans approached him to take selfies. However, the situation quickly deteriorated as Babar appeared visibly irritated by the interaction. In the video, Babar can be seen pushing away one fan before turning his attention to another individual. Babar then allegedly throws the phone of the second fan away. Two young children, who were following the fans, were visibly frightened by the unfolding events. The incident has put Babar in the spotlight, as he remains one of Pakistan cricket’s biggest stars. The President’s Trophy match in Islamabad has generated headlines beyond the cricket match itself, with the viral video becoming a major talking point among fans. The incident raises questions about the boundaries between players and fans, as well as the need for security measures during sporting events.",
  "summary": "Pakistan captain Babar Azam has come under fire following a heated incident involving fans during the President’s Trophy in Islamabad, with a video of the episode quickly making rounds on social media. In the video, Babar was on the field when two fans appeared to approach him in an attempt to take selfies with the Pakistan batting star. The situation soon turned tense, as Babar appeared visibly…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}