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Azam Khan’s Viral Recount of Mark Wood Bouncer Triggers Online Abuse

His recollection underscores the abuse cricketers face when vulnerabilities go public.

Overview

  • Azam Khan described feeling stunned by a second bouncer from Mark Wood during the fourth T20I at The Oval in 2024, saying his “life stopped for a second.”
  • He said the ball brushed his gloves and injured his pinky, after which he chose not to review and walked off to jeers from sections of the crowd.
  • Azam recalled dropping catches later and breaking down on the field, with Shadab Khan consoling him as the tough outing continued to trouble him.
  • Clips of the podcast circulated widely on November 9–10, prompting harsh online trolling that included abusive, body‑shaming and nepotism‑tinged comments.
  • In that match Pakistan went from 84/4 to 157, which England chased in 15.3 overs to clinch the series 2–0 with two games abandoned.