{
  "id": 3978873,
  "title": "'Back Before Tea Got Cold': Babar Azam's Long Walk To Bat From Lord's Pavilion Ends Early; Fans React | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/back-before-tea-got-cold-babar-azams-long-walk-to-bat-from-lords",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:54:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/back-before-tea-got-cold-babar-azams-long-walk-to-bat-from-lords-pavilion-ends-early-fans-react-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the second day of the second Test match between England and Pakistan at Lord's Cricket Ground, Pakistan captain Babar Azam's brief appearance at the crease became the subject of widespread ridicule. The 31-second video showing Babar walking down the stairs and out to bat quickly went viral, with internet users mocking his early exit. Babar was dismissed for just 8 runs off 10 balls, having failed to make much of an impact despite England's bowlers putting pressure on the Pakistani innings. Fans reacted with a range of humorous comments and memes, comparing his lengthy walk to the crease with his brief time at the wicket. The early dismissal of Babar, who had returned to the team after a finger injury, added to Pakistan's woes following their 290-run total in the first innings, as England aimed to gain an early advantage in the Test match.",
  "summary": "London, August 28: A video of Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam taking a long walk from the Lord's Pavilion to the middle went viral on Day 2 of the second Test against England on Friday. The Pakistan captain, however, did not stay at the crease for long. The internet users came up with hilarious comments and memes after Babar's early exit at crucial time in the Test match. Babar was…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}