Babar Azam Scores Century but Faces Backlash for Celebrating Like Kohli

Pakistan’s Babar Azam ended a long 807-day drought with his 20th ODI century against Sri Lanka, but his celebration style sparked controversy. Azam’s gesture, resembling Virat Kohli’s signature move, where he spreads both arms and kisses his locket, led to accusations of imitation and trolling from fans. This incident occurred after Kohli’s similar celebration when he ended his own century drought against Afghanistan in 2022. Despite the online backlash, Azam’s century secured a 2-0 series lead for Pakistan.