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Babar Azam

Babar Azam

Batter

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Offbreak
Age 29 years
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16 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

CT: Mohammad Amir criticizes decision to promote Babar as opener

Former Pakistani cricketer, Mohammad Amir, has slammed the decision to promote Babar Azam as an opener in One Day Internationals (ODIs).

16 Feb 2025

Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra highlights Pakistan's strength ahead of Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has highlighted Pakistan's strength in One Day International (ODI) cricket as a major advantage for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

15 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

CT: Pakistan back Babar Azam as opener despite recent struggles

Ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan's head coach Aqib Javed has thrown his weight behind top-order batsman Babar Azam.

14 Feb 2025

Mitchell Santner

New Zealand tame Pakistan in ODI tri-series final: Key stats

New Zealand's cricket team delivered a stellar performance in the tri-series final against Pakistan.

14 Feb 2025

Hashim Amla

Decoding fastest batters to 6,000 ODI runs

Pakistan's Babar Azam just became the joint-fastest player to score 6,000 ODI runs, joining former South African opener Hashim Amla.

14 Feb 2025

David Warner

Babar Azam becomes joint-fastest to 6,000 ODI runs: Key stats

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam reached a major career milestone, scoring his 6,000th ODI run in the tri-series final against New Zealand on February 14.

14 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Sarfaraz Ahmed backs Pakistan to defend Champions Trophy title

Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, has expressed confidence in the current team's ability to defend their ICC Champions Trophy title.

13 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill

Batters with centuries in all three formats at a venue

India's vice-captain, Shubman Gill, slammed a historic century in the 3rd and final ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

13 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Babar Azam rejects 'King' title, emphasizes progress over personal glory

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam has requested fans and media to stop calling him "King." He made the request after Pakistan's historic win over South Africa to enter the tri-series final at home.

13 Feb 2025

Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan backs Babar Azam amid form slump

The Pakistan cricket team's skipper and wicket-keeper, Mohammad Rizwan, has come out in support of Babar Azam, as the team gears up for the tri-series final against New Zealand in Karachi.

12 Feb 2025

International Cricket Council (ICC)

Shubman Gill jumps to No. 2 in ICC ODI Rankings 

The latest update to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's ODI Player Rankings has made the race for the top batter spot even more competitive.

11 Feb 2025

Hashim Amla

Babar Azam eyes this record of Hashim Amla in ODIs

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam is on the cusp of breaking a world record. He could become the fastest player to reach 6,000 runs in ODIs.

11 Feb 2025

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson includes Babar Azam in cricket's 'Fab Four/Five'

Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has praised Pakistan's Babar Azam amid the ongoing Tri-Series, also involving South Africa.

11 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

ODI tri-series: Pakistan meet South Africa in virtual semi-final  

The third match of the ongoing ODI tri-series will be played between Pakistan and South Africa at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 12.

11 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Pakistan go pace heavy for Champions Trophy: Analyzing their squad 

Pakistan are gearing up to defend their title in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19.

08 Feb 2025

New Zealand Cricket Team

New Zealand down Pakistan in ODI tri-series opener: Key stats

Pakistan suffered a defeat in the ODI tri-series opener versus New Zealand on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Mohammad Rizwan

Babar Azam to open for Pakistan in ODI tri-series opener

The much-awaited Tri-Nation series has finally kicked off with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the first match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

07 Feb 2025

Lockie Ferguson

PAK-SA-NZ ODI tri series 2025: All you need to know

The cricketing world will see a rare tri-series format as Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa prepare for an exciting ODI tri-series, starting Saturday.

07 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Board

Champions Trophy: Saim Ayub to miss tournament, confirms PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that opening batsman Saim Ayub will miss the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury.

02 Feb 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara

Decoding Sri Lanka's biggest innings defeats in Test cricket 

Australia recorded a massive innings triumph in the first Test against Sri Lanka, played in Galle.

01 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar back, no Ayub: Takeaways from Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad 

Fakhar Zaman has been brought back into Pakistan's squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, after a spat with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over a social media post in October 2024.

31 Jan 2025

Faheem Ashraf

Mohammad Rizwan to lead Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy: Details

Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy, which will begin on February 19 in Karachi.

26 Jan 2025

West Indies Cricket Team

2nd Test: WI set 254-run target, eye victory over Pakistan

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite led from the front with a stellar half-century on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against Pakistan.

25 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

PAK vs WI, 2nd Test: Bowlers excel on Day 1

The second Test match between Pakistan and West Indies took a dramatic turn on its opening day.

25 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Babar Azam continues to struggle in home Tests: Key stats

Babar Azam failed yet again with the bat on Day 1 of the 2nd Test match against West Indies on Saturday.

24 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan vs WI, 2nd Test: Hosts aim for series sweep

Pakistan are preparing for the second Test against West Indies in Multan, looking to complete a series sweep.

19 Jan 2025

Shan Masood

Pakistan secure 127-run victory against West Indies in 1st Test

Pakistan registered a thumping 127-run win over the West Indies in the first Test of their two-match series, in Multan.

17 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

1st Test: Shakeel, Rizwan rescue Pakistan against WI in Multan

The Pakistan cricket team made a stunning comeback on Day 1 of the 1st Test against West Indies in Multan, courtesy fifties from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan.

17 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Babar Azam dismissed cheaply in 1st Test against West Indies

Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam was dismissed cheaply on Day 1 of the 1st Test against the West Indies in Multan.

16 Jan 2025

Kraigg Brathwaite

Pakistan vs West Indies, Tests: Decoding key player battles 

Pakistan are gearing up to host West Indies in a two-match Test series, as part of the ongoing 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

15 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan to host WI in historic Test series: Statistical preview

Pakistan will host West Indies in a two-match Test series, under the ongoing 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

07 Jan 2025

Shan Masood

Shan Masood praises Babar Azam's resilience in Newlands Test

Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood praised Babar Azam for his phenomenal show in the second Test against South Africa.

07 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan set new follow-on record against South Africa: Details here

Despite suffering a 10-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second Test at Cape Town, Pakistan made history by scoring 478/10 in their second innings.

06 Jan 2025

South Africa Cricket Team

SA beat Pakistan at Newlands, win series 2-0: Key stats 

South Africa beat Pakistan in the 2nd and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town, to win the series 2-0.

06 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Decoding 150-plus partnerships for Pakistan while following-on in Tests 

The second Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Cape Town saw the visitors make a stunning comeback in their second innings.

06 Jan 2025

Test Cricket

Presenting the highest opening partnerships while following-on in Tests

Team Pakistan has made a stunning comeback in their second innings of the second and final Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

05 Jan 2025

Shan Masood

Shan Masood makes records with Test century against South Africa

Pakistan's opening batters Babar Azam and Shan Masood showed tremendous character in their second innings against South Africa after being asked to follow on.

05 Jan 2025

South Africa Cricket Team

Babar Azam slams his 3rd consecutive half-century in Tests: Stats

Babar Azam hammered two fifties on the same day in the ongoing 2nd Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.

05 Jan 2025

Test Cricket

Babar Azam surpasses 2,000 away runs in Test cricket: Stats

Babar Azam has attained a new milestone in Test cricket. The star Pakistan cricket team stalwart has surpassed 2,000 runs in away Test matches (home of opposition).

05 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Babar Azam slams his 28th fifty in Test cricket: Stats

South Africa have continued to dominate the proceedings against Pakistan in the ongoing 2nd Test at Newlands, Cape Town.

02 Jan 2025

Keshav Maharaj

2nd Test: South Africa aim for clean sweep versus Pakistan

Pakistan will be trying to put up a strong show against South Africa in the upcoming 2nd Test being held at the Newlands, Cape Town.

30 Dec 2024

Arshdeep Singh

ICC Awards 2024: Bumrah, Mandhana among nominees as voting begins

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the start of voting for the annual ICC Awards 2024.

29 Dec 2024

South Africa Cricket Team

South Africa beat Pakistan in 1st Test, enter WTC final 

South Africa have entered the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 to be held in June 11-15 at Lord's, London.

28 Dec 2024

Aiden Markram

South Africa vs Pakistan first Test set for thrilling finish

The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at Centurion is heading toward an exciting finish.

28 Dec 2024

Test Cricket

Babar Azam slams his 27th half-century in Test cricket: Stats

Pakistan batter Babar Azam scored his first Test half-century since December 2022 during the first Test against South Africa being held in Centurion on Saturday.

27 Dec 2024

Aiden Markram

South Africa take control over Pakistan in Boxing Day Test

South Africa have seized a stronghold in the first Test against Pakistan, courtesy a sensational show by Aiden Markram and debutant Corbin Bosch.

26 Dec 2024

South Africa Cricket Team

South Africa on top of Pakistan in Boxing Day Test

South Africa will be a happy unit after being ahead of Pakistan on Day 1 of the first Test in Centurion.

26 Dec 2024

South Africa Cricket Team

Dane Paterson floors Pakistan with 5/61 in Centurion Test: Stats

South Africa bowled Pakistan out for 211 on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test being held at SuperSport Park, Centurion.

26 Dec 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Babar Azam completes 4,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats

Babar Azam has attained a major milestone in Test cricket.

25 Dec 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Babar Azam set to attain this major milestone in Tests

Babar Azam is set to attain a major milestone in Test cricket.

25 Dec 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan announce playing XI for Boxing Day Test: Details here

Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the first Test against South Africa, which will start on December 26 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

23 Dec 2024

ICC World Test Championship

South Africa vs Pakistan Test series: Presenting the statistical preview

South Africa are gearing up for a vital two-Test series against Pakistan, starting December 26.

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