Pakistan is currently playing South Africa in a three-format tour at their home. They have already faced off in the Test series and the T20I series. The Test series has already ended in a draw while the T20I series has seen Pakistan come out victorious. This has been a highly competitive series with both sides crossing punches. This series also marked the return of Babar Azam in T20I cricket and he has shown that he can be effective in the format despite of his methods. Pakistan and South Africa each have won one game in the ODI series and they will face off in the decider for the series. South Africa Beats Pakistan By 8 Wickets in 2nd ODI 2025; Quinton de Kock's Century, Nandre Burger's Four-Wicket Haul Help Visitors Level Series 1-1.

Babar Azam has been among much controversy in the recent past. He was dropped from the T20Is format and has not been in form in ODIs and Tests for a long time. Babar has been a great player in all three formats but he has faced a recent loss of form which has persisted with him for a long time. He got dismissed cheaply in the first and the second ODI against South Africa as well. The last ODI century he scored was back in 2023 against Nepal. Amid this, a picture went viral with the claim that Babar returned to the dressing room after his dismissal and broke down in tears. Another support staff was spotted comforting him as he held his head in his hands. Take a look at the viral picture below.

Fake Claim of Babar Azam Crying in Pakistan Dressing Room

Fake Post Claiming Babar Azam Broke Down in Tears Following Dismissal

Another Fake Claim Of Babar Azam Crying

Did Babar Azam Break Down in Tears in Dressing Room After Getting Dismissed in PAK vs SA 2nd ODI 2025?

No, Babar Azam was not spotted crying after his dismissal in the Pakistan vs South Africa second ODI match. The picture that went viral was of Fakhar Zaman from ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Virat Kohli Receives Birthday Wish From Umar Akmal! Pakistan Cricketer Extends Greetings to Indian Star As He Turns 37, Calls Him 'Brother' (See Post).

Fakhar Zaman Crying in Pakistan Dressing Room After Injury in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

 

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Zaman got ruled out from the Champions Trophy midway due to a injury and that is the reason he broke down in tears in the dressing room. The picture with the claim that it was Babar Azam who was crying is fake.

 

Fact check

Fact Check: Did Babar Azam Break Down in Tears in Dressing Room After Getting Dismissed in PAK vs SA 2nd ODI 2025, Here's the Truth
Claim :

Babar Azam broke down in tears in dressing room following dismissal in PAK vs SA 2nd ODI.

Conclusion :

Fake. The picture going viral is of Fakhar Zaman from ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and not Babar Azam.

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