Babar Azam army launches vicious online attack on Marcus Stoinis and his Fiancée after BBL banter

Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis faced significant online abuse following a fiery send-off to Pakistan batter Babar Azam during a Big Bash League (BBL) game between the Melbourne Stars and the Sydney Sixers. Babar’s fans posted abusive comments toward Stoinis and his fiancée on their Instagram accounts.

The former Pakistan skipper is currently playing for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League. He has scored 145 runs in seven matches at an average of 24.16 and a strike rate of 108.20, including two half-centuries. The right-handed batter’s slow batting has raised questions over his intent in the shortest format.

Watch: Marcus Stoinis’ Fiery Send-Off to Babar Azam During BBL Clash

The incident happened in Melbourne on January 8 during a Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Stars and the Sydney Sixers. Marcus Stoinis had been dismissed for 33 after Babar caught him at cover. However, he dismissed Babar in the second innings with the ball.

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Stoinis bowled a full, straight delivery that beat Babar’s bat and struck him on the pads. The umpire raised his finger, and Babar chose not to review the decision after a short chat with Josh Philippe at the non-striker’s end.

Stoinis celebrated the wicket in an animated manner and gave Babar a fiery send-off, with cameras picking him up saying a few words as he ran past the batter. The video went viral on social media platforms.

“See you later, Babar, see you later, brother," Stoinis said.

Marcus Stoinis removes Babar Azam, and doesn't he love that 👀 #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/eyAAOhIRsH

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 8, 2026

Marcus Stoinis Targeted by Babar Fans After Dismissing Former Pakistan Skipper

Fans of Babar Azam reacted strongly on social media after his on-field moment with Marcus Stoinis during the Big Bash League match. After Stoinis dismissed Babar and celebrated with a fiery send-off, many supporters of the Pakistan star took to the internet to express their anger.

Stoinis became the main target of the backlash. Pakistan fans flooded his social media accounts with negative comments, many of which praised Babar and mocked the Australian all-rounder.

Even an old Instagram post of Stoinis featuring his fiancée from September started receiving a large number of new comments. Fans filled the section with Babar-related messages, emojis, and GIFs, turning the post into a space for online abuse.

"Jhula_jhul par baap ko mat bhul King Babar 👑✅," one user commented.

"Stonis ❌❌😂😂😂 king is back babar Azam✅Dil ka sukon," another fan wrote.

"Babar's one cover drive>>>>your whole career 👑🔥👑🔥👑🔥," a fan stated.

"King 👑is always king king is babar azam," wrote a fan.

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Babar Azam’s Leadership and Batting for Pakistan in the Recent Era

Babar Azam has grown into one of the most trusted batters in world cricket. He has scored more than 15,000 runs across international formats and has been a key player for Pakistan for over ten years.

From 2019 to 2024, Babar led Pakistan in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. He guided the team to the 2021 World Cup semifinal and the 2022 final. Babar has often ranked among the top batters in ODIs and T20Is.

He is known for his patience, clean technique, and ability to handle pressure. His performances earned him ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year in 2022 and ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year in 2021 and 2022. He has also set records, including becoming the fastest player to reach 5,000 ODI runs in 97 innings.

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