Azam Khan for Pakistan (Source: AFP Photos)Azam Khan, who last played for Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup, reacted to a viral video that spread fake news, reporting his death. The 28-year-old, once projected as Pakistan’s X-factor in the T20 setup, couldn't help but laugh, adding a sarcastic remark.With experience playing 14 T20Is for Pakistan, Azam was seen laughing with his friends while watching his viral death news video. There, he made a cheeky remark as well, leaving everyone in splits.Azam Khan Responds To His Death News With HumourIn a video recorded by one of Azam Khan’s friends, the wicket-keeper batter was seen looking at the video in which a female news anchor was reporting that he had passed away. With a sarcastic smile, Azam said in his native language, immediately after she finished, that it was a sad day for Pakistan, as he could have done much more to take Pakistan cricket to greater heights.“He was a good player, poor thing. He was about to play for Pakistan one day," Azam Khan said.Watch the Azam Khan video reacting to his viral death news:Also Read: Azam Khan Turns 20 KG Lighter; Flaunts Stunning New Look Before PSL 2026With so much fabricated information going from place to place, and the unnecessary usage of AI turning things from bad to worse, Azam Khan’s death news is a prime example of how social media can immidiately influence people without they do the fact-checking.Azam Khan’s Last Match In Professional CricketAzam Khan has not played professional cricket since PSL 2026, Pakistan’s tier 1 T20 competition. There, he played for Karachi Kings, with David Warner in charge.However, Azam did not have an extraordinary PSL 2026 campaign for the Karachi-led franchise. He made 236 runs in eight innings, striking at 145.68.Azam’s best PSL 2026 knock came against RawalPindiZ. With six sixes and as many fours, Azam took only 34 balls for a blistering 74. Thanks to him, Karachi chased down a 198-run target with five wickets and four balls to spare.One of the most sought-after players in Pakistan’s domestic cricket, Azam set a base price of PKR 1.1 crore in the first-ever PSL auction before the last edition. Eventually, he was sold for PKR 3.65 crore, with Karachi securing his services.How Did Azam Play For Pakistan Before Getting Dropped?Even though Azam stamped his authority in PSL with brute force year after year, he could never play to his true potential.In 14 matches, all T20Is, Azam had the opportunity to shine in 13 innings between 2021 and 2024. Before the PCB moved beyond him, he averaged 8.8, with only 88 runs.To highlight more, Azam had three ducks in 13 outings for Pakistan. On the other hand, he crossed the 20-run mark only once.It came against Ireland in Dublin in 2024. There, in just 10 balls, he made 30 without losing his wicket.Despite that, he could only add 58 more runs to his tally across the other 12 innings.Also Read: India's Shree Charani Creates History As ICC Updates Women's T20I Ranking