In a recent viral video, American influencer IShowSpeed expressed his admiration for Indian cricketer Virat Kohli while playfully mocking Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam. The clip shows Speed engaging in a cricket session, where he ridicules a friend's poor shot by referencing Babar, saying, “That’s Babar Azam stuff, bro.” Following this, Speed showcased his own skills by hitting a boundary and celebrating Kohli, stating, “Shoutout to my homie Virat Kohli.” Speed has been a long-time fan of Kohli, having traveled to India during the 2023 World Cup and attended the India vs Pakistan match. Despite not meeting Kohli, he expressed his support for him, particularly after Kohli announced his Test retirement in May. Kohli has been in remarkable form during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), accumulating 328 runs in seven matches, boasting a strike rate of 163.18 and an average of 54.67. In contrast, Babar Azam is currently excelling in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), scoring 485 runs in nine matches at an impressive average of 80.83.