Irfan Pathan clarifies Babar Azam interview rumors amidst fake news fallout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:56 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Irfan Pathan addressed false allegations regarding an interview with Babar Azam during the 2023 ODI World Cup. A Pakistani media outlet inaccurately reported that Azam refused Pathan an interview over supposed remarks about Pakistan, using a photoshopped image of Pathan. He explained that the original interview request was made by a Bangladeshi reporter, not him. Pathan emphasized the prevalence of online trolling and the viral spread of misinformation in the context of cricket discussions.
- •Pathan recalled fake news about Azam refusing an interview.
- •The story used a manipulated image of Pathan.
- •The original interview request was from a Bangladeshi reporter.
- •Pathan emphasized daily struggles with online trolling.
- •Fake news can easily gain millions of views.
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"Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan recalled how fake news spread during the 2023 ODI World Cup after a Pakistani media outlet falsely claimed Babar Azam refused him an interview. Pathan said his face was photoshopped onto a Bangladeshi reporter’s image. He highlighted how such false stories gain millions of views, while recalling his successful international and IPL career.
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