Chris Woakes Trolls SRH’s New Signing With ‘King Babar’ Comment
The debate over Babar Azam ’s place among cricket’s greats never stops. Fans and players often hype the Pakistani batter as a modern legend. New Zealand’s Kane Williamson even backed Babar as part of the Fab Five of this era. However, the ‘King Babar’ tag has also become a subject of banter.
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Recently, England cricketer Chris Woakes made a lighthearted yet controversial comment on South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder’s social media post. Mulder, who will play for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025, shared an ad about a vehicle linked to his domestic team, Lions. The post had nothing to do with Babar Azam, yet Woakes commented “King Babar,” seemingly as an inside joke.
English Cricketer Chris Woakes trolling Babar Azam on instagram by calling "King Babar" with laughing emojis in a banter with Wian mulder.
This is so embarrassing 😭😂#IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/Lg8kmWFtSg— Cric mate (@MatesCric07) March 24, 2025
Fans React to Chris Woakes’ Comment
While Woakes’ remark might have been an innocent joke within their dressing room during the SA20 league, it didn’t sit well with some fans. Many flooded the comments section, expressing anger and frustration. This incident further fueled discussions about Babar Azam’s influence and how he remains a talking point among cricketers worldwide.
Babar Azam vs Wiaan Mulder – The Heated Rivalry
Woakes’ comment might also be linked to an intense moment between Babar Azam and Wiaan Mulder during a Test match a few months ago.
In the second Test between Pakistan and South Africa at Newlands, Mulder bowled to Babar, who defended the ball back to him. Mulder, in an aggressive move, picked up the ball and threw it back with full force, leading to a heated exchange between the two players. The umpires and South African teammates had to intervene to calm things down.
Despite the clash, Babar had the last laugh that day, scoring 81 runs and building a 205-run partnership with Shan Masood. However, South Africa ultimately won the match by 10 wickets.
The ‘King Babar’ reference continues to spark discussions, whether in praise or banter. While Chris Woakes’ comment was likely a joke, it reignited memories of Babar Azam’s intense rivalry with Wiaan Mulder. With IPL 2025 around the corner, it will be interesting to see if this rivalry makes headlines once again.
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