Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan’s funny warm-up routine sparks global meme frenzy, watch viral clips

Ahead of a high-voltage T20 face-off with India, Pakistan’s batting mainstays Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan found themselves at the center of an unexpected storm - not for their batting, but for their warm-up routine.

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During a pre-match session, the duo was captured performing exaggerated stretching drills, featuring wide stances, rhythmic arm rotations, and synchronized lower-body movements.

What was likely a standard mobility drill soon appeared unusually theatrical to viewers, especially given the intensity surrounding an India-Pakistan encounter. Within minutes of the clip surfacing online, social media platforms were flooded with reactions.

Fans began editing the footage with comic background scores, slow-motion effects, and humorous captions. The intense sporting rivalry provided the perfect backdrop for playful banter, and the video quickly crossed borders. 

From Stadium to Social Media Screens

What truly amplified the trend was the wave of recreations. From Indian doctors in hospital corridors and commercial pilots in airport lounges to security guards, gym enthusiasts, college students, and office workers - people across professions and continents began imitating the warm-up steps.

Short videos of these recreations went viral, turning the drill into a global parody challenge. The trend showcased how cricket fandom today extends far beyond stadiums, thriving in reels, memes, and short-form content.

Rivalry in the Digital Age 

India-Pakistan cricket matches have always carried emotional weight, but in the era of Instagram and X, even off-field moments are dissected and dramatized. While some critics called the trolling excessive, others viewed it as harmless sporting humour.

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In the end, the viral episode reflects modern cricket culture - where a simple stretch can spark worldwide laughter, and where every movement, no matter how routine, has the potential to become meme history.