YouTuber IShowSpeed Trolls Babar Azam; Comments Virat Kohli Is GOAT

image-lmx5ub2xVirat kohli & Babar Azam (Twitter)

In an unexpected twist in the build-up to World Cup 2023, a comment by popular YouTube and entertainer, Darren Watkins Jr, widely recognised as "IShowSpeed," has stirred the cricketing community.


American YouTuber labels Kohli as GOAT on Babar's post

Posting on Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam's latest Instagram photo, IShowSpeed labelled Indian batting maestro, Virat Kohli as the "GOAT" (Greatest of all Time), sparking heated debate amongst fans of both players.

Babar, known for his impeccable form and significant contributions to Pakistan cricket, uploaded a couple of stylish photos of himself donning a suit. He captioned the photo "Suit up!"

The post rapidly received nearly 7 lakh likes. However, it was the comment by IShowSpeed, reading "Virat óbolo tos the goat," a translation of which signifies "Virat Kohli is the GOAT", that stole the limelight.



Social media was set ablaze with reactions to the comment, fuelling the ongoing debate of Virat vs. Babar – a topic of contention that resonates with many fans.

While Babar and Kohli are arguably two of cricket's modern-day greats, having led their respective nations to numerous victories, the comment by an American YouTuber has added a fresh dimension to their perceived rivalry.

Meanwhile, fans are eagerly waiting for October 14, when the two cricketing giants, India and Pakistan, lock horns in World Cup 2023 in what promises to be a fascinating contest. Both teams will be gearing up for their opening matches, with India facing Australia on October 8 and Pakistan taking on the Netherlands on October 6.

It remains to be seen how this Babar vs. Virat social media rivalry impacts the dynamics on the field, but for now, the IShowSpeed comment continues to be a talking point amongst fans.