Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan says he has faced trolling and misinformation, and he claims that Pakistani media once published a fake story involving him and batter Babar Azam. In his comments, Pathan alleges that the report described Babar Azam as refusing him, which he presents as untrue. The outlet reports that Pathan’s remarks focus on how false narratives can spread across sports coverage and social media, leading to public backlash against individuals. Pathan does not provide additional documentary evidence in the cited account, and the reporting does not specify which Pakistani publication ran the story or when it appeared. The claims are presented as Pathan’s account of his experience with fake news rather than independently verified details in the provided material. The story is linked to broader online reactions, with Pathan indicating that misinformation has contributed to trolling he has encountered. Overall, the reports highlight Pathan’s allegation about a specific incident in which he says a fabricated claim was circulated in Pakistan.