In a surprising turn of events during the first Test between Pakistan and England at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has reportedly mocked his former captain, Babar Azam. A video that surfaced on social media allegedly shows Afridi using the word "Zimbu" to taunt Babar during the ongoing match. While there was no audio in the clip, fans quickly speculated that Afridi was mocking his teammate.

Babar Azam’s struggles with form have continued, particularly in the longest format of the game,In the ongoing first Test against England, Babar scored 30 and 5 in the first and second innings.

The word "Zimbu" has become a point of controversy for Babar Azam, with fans labeling him “Zimbabar” due to claims that he only scores big against weaker teams like Zimbabwe. The mocking has seemingly extended beyond the fan base, finding its way into the Pakistan team’s dressing room

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The incident between Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam has fueled rumors of a rift between two of Pakistan’s most iconic cricket stars. Fans were quick to note that the video aligns with recent reports of tension in the Pakistan squad, particularly after Afridi lost his T20 captaincy just before the 2024 World Cup, with Babar briefly regaining the role. Pakistan's early exit from the tournament and Babar’s subsequent resignation from white-ball captaincy further fueled speculationof discord.