Cricket’s intense rivalries often spill beyond the boundary ropes, but this time, it’s humour that has taken centre stage. Indian pacer Deepak Chahar and leg-spinner Rahul Chahar set social media buzzing after playfully trolling former Pakistan captain Babar Azam with a hilarious recreation of a viral warm-up drill. Joined by domestic cricketer Kartik Sharma, the Indian trio poked fun at a quirky exercise performed by Pakistan stars that had already become meme material across platforms.

The warm-up drill that broke the internet

The original clip that sparked widespread amusement featured Mohammad Rizwan and Babar during a pre-match warm-up session. In the video, the duo were seen spreading their legs wide, holding a curved arc-like object, before swiftly straightening up and raising their arms in the air. The unusual movements left fans puzzled and amused in equal measure, with many questioning the purpose of the drill while others turned it into comedy gold through memes and parody reels.

Before long, the Babar-Rizwan clip had taken over timelines, becoming one of those rare cricket moments where fitness routines overshadow on-field action.

Deepak Chahar and Rahul Chahar join the fun to troll Babar Azam

Not one to miss out on a viral trend, Deepak shared a light-hearted reel recreating the same movements, with Rahul and Kartik perfectly in sync. Set to the nostalgic Bollywood track ‘Chale Toh Kat Hi Jayega Safar’, the video added an extra layer of humour to the imitation.

While the actual benefit of the exercise remains unclear—perhaps something only the Pakistan team’s physio can explain—it has undeniably succeeded in one department: entertainment. From professional cricketers to casual fans, everyone seems to be enjoying the lighter side of the game, proving once again that cricket culture thrives as much on humour as on competition.

Here’s the video:

Deepak Chahar Cooked Pakistan 🇵🇰😭😭 : pic.twitter.com/NqAh8hpKeY

— Incognito Cricket (@Incognitocric) February 6, 2026

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IPL futures and World Cup focus

Away from the viral fun, Deepak is gearing up for a crucial season with Mumbai Indians. The fast bowler, who was bought for ₹9.25 crore at the 2025 mega auction, has been officially retained by the franchise for IPL 2026, underlining MI’s faith in his experience and skill. Rahul, meanwhile, will turn out for Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming season. After being released by Sunrisers Hyderabad, the leg-spinner was snapped up by CSK for ₹5.20 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction held in December 2025.

On the other side of the rivalry, Babar is currently focused on leading Pakistan national cricket team in the T20 World Cup 2026, which got underway today. While the stakes on the field remain sky-high, moments like these remind fans that cricket, at its heart, is also about joy, camaraderie, and the ability to laugh at oneself.

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