![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://liveindia.tv/sports/netizens-troll-babar-azam-after-psl-ceo-performs-nazar-ritual/&media=https://liveindia.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BABAR.avif&description=PSL CEO Salman Naseer was captured on camera performing a traditional "nazar" gesture warding off the "evil eye" for Babar Azam.){kind=link}
A peculiar off-field moment from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 has taken the internet by storm, sparking a wave of hilarious memes and light-hearted trolling.
During a recent high-stakes match, PSL CEO Salman Naseer was captured on camera performing a traditional “nazar” gesture warding off the “evil eye” for Pakistan’s star batter, Babar Azam. While intended as a supportive cultural gesture to protect the player from negative energy, social media users were quick to turn the spiritual act into a comedy goldmine.
The video, which quickly went viral across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, shows Naseer circling his hand over Babar’s head in a playful yet protective manner. However, the internet’s “skepticism-first” humor took over immediately. One comment, in particular, resonated with thousands of fans, jokingly predicting: “Yeh sab karke duck pe out hoga” (After all this, he’ll still get out for a zero). The remark highlights the often-fickle relationship between cricket fans, superstition, and the high expectations placed on Babar.
The reaction from the cricketing community has been predictably split. While some fans found the moment wholesome and reflective of the deep-rooted cultural bonds within Pakistan cricket, others couldn’t resist poking fun at the irony of using “supernatural” protection in a sport governed by form and technique. The incident has now become one of the most shared highlights of the tournament, proving that even a ritual for good luck can trigger a “bad luck” meme cycle in the digital age.
Despite the digital noise and the “evil eye” chatter, Babar Azam remains the focal point of the PSL 2026. While trolls continue to speculate on his scorecards, the former captain continues to let his bat do the talking, maintaining his status as one of the most discussed athletes in the world. Whether the “nazar” ritual actually helps or not, it has certainly provided fans with one of the most entertaining off-field moments of the season.