Fact Check: Did Ellyse Perry Gift iPhone To Babar Azam During BBL 2025-26? Here's the Truth

Babar Azam’s highly anticipated debut in the 2025–26 Big Bash League has been a mix of massive fanfare and challenging playing conditions. Representing the Sydney Sixers, the Pakistani batting maestro has struggled to find his signature rhythm on the bouncy Australian tracks, scoring 145 runs across 7 innings at an average of 24.17. Despite a few glimpses of class, including two half-centuries, his strike rate of 108.21 has drawn scrutiny from critics. Fact Check: Did Ellyse Perry Propose To Babar Azam During BBL 2025-26? Here's the Truth.

However, his presence remains a major tactical and commercial asset for the Sixers, who currently sit in the top four. The team is now looking to pair Babar with returning Ashes heroes Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc for the final leg of the tournament.

Off the field, Babar continues to be the league's biggest draw, evidenced by the "Babaristan" fan zones at the SCG consistently selling out. His arrival in the "magenta" jersey has sparked unprecedented global engagement, though it has also made him a prime target for digital misinformation.

Amid this, another video went viral where an Instagram user has claimed with an image that Ellyse Perry has gifted Babar Azam, a brand-new iPhone. The image showed Perry and Babar posing with the iPhone in Sydney Sixers dressing room and other members of the team were spotted clapping. The team members included Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith. Fans were eager to know whether the incident actually took place and they will get the complete information here.

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Fake Post Claiming Ellyse Perry Gifted iPhone to Babar Azam 

Did Ellyse Perry Gift iPhone To Babar Azam During BBL 2025-26?

No. There has no report or information confirming Babar Azam received any gift from Ellyse Perry in the Sydney Sixers dressing room during the ongoing BBL 2025-26. Also, Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc, despite being part of Sydney Sixers are yet to play a game in the BBL so far due to the Ashes. They are likely to take part in the upcoming games. Also, Ellyse Perry is currently in New Zealand, playing in the ongoing Women's Super Smash. She didn't have any interaction with Babar Azam and nor she gave any iPhone to Babar. The picture is generated by AI and has no relation with reality. It is a fake information that is being circulated and made viral by the fans. Babar Azam Facing ‘Mental Stress’ as Family Pressures Him Into Cousin Marriage, Claims Pakistan Journalist.

Digital Misinformation Around Babar Azam's BBL Stint

Recently, several AI-generated stories have gone viral, including a fake "crossover" event showing him receiving a WWE Championship belt from John Cena and Roman Reigns, as well as a fabricated romantic proposal involving Australian star Ellyse Perry. These deepfake images and videos have prompted fact-checkers to issue warnings about the rising trend of AI-driven hoaxes involving high-profile athletes.

Claim :

Ellyse Perry Gifted an iPhone To Babar Azam During BBL 2025-26

Conclusion :

Fake. Ellyse Perry is currently in New Zealand playing the Super Smash, and she did not have any meet with Babar Azam.

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(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 10, 2026 08:05 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).