Babar Azam

Babar Azam

Batter

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Offbreak
Age 29 years
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18 Nov 2024

Marcus Stoinis

Australia set these records with 3-0 clean sweep over Pakistan

Australia claimed a 3-0 series win over Pakistan after winning in the 3rd and final T20I at Bellerive Oval, Hobart.

13 Nov 2024

ICC ODI Rankings

Shaheen Afridi reclaims top spot in ICC ODI Bowling Rankings

Pakistan's cricket team has been handed a major boost ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in the nation.

10 Nov 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Dominating Pakistan register historic away ODI series win over Australia

Pakistan have scripted a rare ODI series win against Australia Down Under.

07 Nov 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Ricky Ponting advises Babar Azam to follow Virat Kohli's approach

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has given Pakistan's Babar Azam some advice as he continues to struggle with his form.

07 Nov 2024

Haris Rauf

Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI: All you need to know

After a thrilling first One-Day International (ODI) match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia and Pakistan will face off again at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.

03 Nov 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan name XI for 1st ODI against Australia, Babar returns 

Pakistan has announced its playing XI for the first One Day International (ODI) against Australia, scheduled to be played on November 4 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Agha welcomes Babar, Afridi and Naseem's return to ODI team

Pakistan's vice-captain Salman Ali Agha has expressed his excitement over the return of Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah to the ODI team.

02 Nov 2024

Jason Gillespie

Shan Masood breaks silence on Babar Azam's Test snub 

Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood has come out in support of Babar Azam after he was dropped from the Test squad.

29 Oct 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Ramiz Raja backs Babar Azam to rediscover batting form 

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Ramiz Raja, has backed star batter Babar Azam to shine in Test cricket.

28 Oct 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Babar Azam's decision to quit captaincy was personal: PCB Chairman

Former all-format captain of Pakistan's cricket team, Babar Azam, voluntarily stepped down from the role.

27 Oct 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Rizwan replaces Babar Azam as Pakistan's white-ball captain

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a new leadership for its white-ball team.

27 Oct 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Babar, Afridi, Naseem return for Australia series: Check out squads 

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its squads for the upcoming tours of Australia and Zimbabwe.

PCB central contracts: Babar, Rizwan retained in Category A

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finally revealed its central contracts list for 25 players. The announcement comes just ahead of the Australia ODI series.

21 Oct 2024

Shoaib Akhtar

Virender Sehwag suggests Babar Azam to return to domestic cricket

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has hinted that Babar Azam's recent slump in form could be a mental issue rather than a technical one.

16 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Presenting debut number-four batters for Pakistan with 50+ scores (Tests)

During the first innings of the second Test between Pakistan and England in Multan, debutant Kamran Ghulam managed 118 off 224 balls.

15 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Kamran Ghulam smokes century on Test debut: Stats

Kamran Ghulam, who has replaced former Pakistan captain Babar Azam, made a dream debut in the ongoing second Test against England in Multan.

14 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Kamran Ghulam: The all-rounder replacing Babar Azam for England Tests

Pakistan's 29-year-old all-rounder Kamran Ghulam has been picked for the national side for the rest of the Test series against England.

14 Oct 2024

Virat Kohli

Brad Hogg dismisses Virat Kohli-Babar Azam comparisons

Former Australian spinner, Brad Hogg, has rubbished comparisons between Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam and Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli.

14 Oct 2024

Fakhar Zaman

PCB irked with Fakhar Zaman for questioning Babar Azam's exclusion

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not reportedly happy with cricketer Fakhar Zaman's public criticism of the decision to drop star batter Babar Azam from the squad.

13 Oct 2024

Jason Gillespie

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen and Naseem for next two Tests

Pakistan have announced major changes to its squad for the upcoming second and third Test matches against England.

13 Oct 2024

Jason Gillespie

Babar Azam set to be dropped for second Test: Details

Pakistan cricket team star, Babar Azam, is set to be dropped from the national team for the second Test against England.

11 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan captains with centuries in losing cause vs England (Tests)

England demolished Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the opening Test in Multan.

10 Oct 2024

Chris Woakes

Decoding Babar Azam's struggles against pacers in 2024 (Test matches)

Babar Azam, the star of Pakistan's cricket team, continues his unfortunate run in Test cricket.

07 Oct 2024

Chris Woakes

Babar Azam's Test slump continues: Decoding his stats in 2024

Pakistan's cricket star Babar Azam endured yet another disappointing performance during the first Test match against England in Multan.

07 Oct 2024

Chris Woakes

Nasser Hussain praises England's efforts on Day 1 against Pakistan

Former England captain, Nasser Hussain, has praised the English cricket team for their effort on the opening day

07 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Multan Test: Pakistan demolish England on Day 1 (328/4)

Despite an early blow, Pakistan remained in the driving seat on Day 1 of the 1st Test against England in Multan.

06 Oct 2024

Jack Leach

Pakistan vs England: Afridi, Jamal return for 1st Test

Team Pakistan has announced its playing XI for the first Test against England, set to commence on October 6 in Multan.

06 Oct 2024

Jason Gillespie

Jason Gillespie dismisses Pakistan players' request for flat pitch

Jason Gillespie, the coach of Pakistan's cricket team, has reportedly dismissed a request from his players for a flat pitch in their upcoming Test series against England.

05 Oct 2024

Gary Kirsten

Gary Kirsten returns home as Pakistan's white-ball captaincy decision looms

Gary Kirsten, Pakistan's head coach for limited-overs cricket, has returned to his homeland.

04 Oct 2024

Zak Crawley

Zak Crawley warns England against underestimating Pakistan's batting prowess

England cricketer Zak Crawley has issued a warning to his team, ahead of the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan.

04 Oct 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

PCB yet to pay salaries of Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing criticism for reportedly failing to pay the salaries of its national team players for four months.

03 Oct 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Younis Khan supports Babar Azam's decision to resign as captain

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has shown his support for Babar Azam's recent choice to resign from the captaincy.

03 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Will Pakistan have three different captains in international cricket?

Babar Azam, Pakistan's star batter, has unexpectedly stepped down as the team's white-ball captain.

02 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Who will replace Babar Azam as Pakistan's white-ball captain?

Babar Azam, a crucial player for Pakistan's cricket team, has stepped down as the white-ball captain.

22 Sep 2024

Fakhar Zaman

Babar Azam, Shan Masood to attend PCB's strategic workshop

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has organized a day-long workshop, named the "Strategic Connection Camp," to discuss the future of Pakistan cricket.

16 Sep 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Will Mohammad Rizwan replace Babar Azam as Pakistan's white-ball captain?

Former Pakistan cricketer, Basit Ali, has suggested that Mohammad Rizwan should replace Babar Azam as the new white-ball skipper.

16 Sep 2024

Gary Kirsten

Younis Khan criticizes Babar Azam for prioritizing personal gains

Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Younis Khan, has criticized Babar Azam and other players for prioritizing personal gains over team objectives.

16 Sep 2024

Naseem Shah

Champions Cup: Babar Azam hits five fours in an over

Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan's limited-overs cricket team, demonstrated his exceptional skills during the fourth match of the Champions Cup 2024.

15 Sep 2024

Bangladesh

Younis Khan advises Babar Azam to follow Virat Kohli's path

Former cricketer Younis Khan has urged Babar Azam, Pakistan's white-ball captain, to take a cue from Indian cricketer Virat Kohli.

15 Sep 2024

Imad Wasim

Imad Wasim expresses surprise over Babar Azam's captaincy reinstatement

Imad Wasim, the veteran Pakistan all-rounder, has expressed his astonishment at the decision to reinstate Babar Azam as the captain of the white-ball teams.

13 Sep 2024

Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi dismisses half-centurion Babar Azam in Champions One-Day Cup

In the inaugural match of Pakistan's domestic tournament, the Champions One-Day Cup, Babar Azam made a promising return to form.

13 Sep 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Basit Ali compares Babar Azam's popularity to Imran Khan

Pakistan cricket is currently experiencing a challenging period, marked by a historic home series defeat against Bangladesh and early exits from the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2023 ODI World Cup.

10 Sep 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan coaches Kirsten, Gillespie advise against hasty captaincy changes

Pakistan's cricket team coaches, Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie, have urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) not to hastily change captains following recent underwhelming performances.

PCB to hold 'Connection camp' following series loss to Bangladesh

According to a Geo News report, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to host a 'Connection Camp' on September 22, following the national team's humiliating Test series defeat to Bangladesh.

07 Sep 2024

Gary Kirsten

Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan's white-ball captain: Report 

Babar Azam, the current captain of Pakistan's white-ball teams, is likely to be sacked from his leadership position, reported Geo News.

06 Sep 2024

Misbah-ul-Haq

Champions One-Day Cup, Pakistan: Meet the captains

The Champions One-Day Cup, Pakistan's revamped domestic 50-over competition, has announced its team captains.

06 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin expresses sympathy for Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood

India's seasoned spin all-rounder, Ravichandran Ashwin, has expressed his sympathy for Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood.

04 Sep 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Babar Azam suffers further dip in ICC Test Rankings: Details

After a poor performance in the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at home, Pakistan's Babar Azam dropped further in the ICC Test Rankings for Batters.

03 Sep 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik defends Babar Azam amid his poor Test form

Former Indian wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik has expressed his support for Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam, who is currently facing criticism due to his lackluster performance in Test cricket.

2nd Test: Bangladesh eye historic series win against Pakistan

Bangladesh are on the cusp of winning a historic Test series against Pakistan.

02 Sep 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Babar Azam goes 16 Test innings without 50-plus score: Stats 

Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Babar Azam, is experiencing a challenging phase in his Test career.

28 Aug 2024

ICC Test Rankings

Babar Azam drops below Virat Kohli in Test Rankings: Stats

Babar Azam, the former captain of Pakistan's Test cricket team, has experienced a significant drop in his position in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Batters.

21 Aug 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Babar Azam registers his 8th duck in Tests: Key stats

Babar Azam fell for a two-ball duck on Day 1 of the first Pakistan versus Bangladesh Test match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

16 Aug 2024

ICC ODI Rankings

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali questions ICC's ODI Rankings system

Former Pakistan cricketer, Basit Ali, has raised concerns over the International Cricket Council's (ICC) One Day International (ODI) Rankings.

14 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit Sharma displaces Shubman Gill, goes second 

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has moved to the number two spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for Batters.

30 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma follows Virat Kohli, retires from T20Is: Details

Rohit Sharma has retired from T20I cricket, following India's T20 World Cup 2024 win.

30 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma

Decoding captains with most wins in T20I cricket

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma now owns the most wins as captain in T20I cricket.

17 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Decoding Pakistan's campaign in stats

Pakistan's run in the ongoing 2024 ICC T20 World Cup came to an end on Sunday (June 16).

17 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Babar Azam owns most runs as captain 

Pakistan beat Ireland in their final ICC T20 World Cup 2024 encounter in Florida.

16 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat Ireland despite faltering in run-chase

Pakistan bow out of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup with a win against Ireland in Florida.

12 Jun 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Batters with most 50+ scores as an opener in T20Is

Pakistan beat Canada in Match 22 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.

12 Jun 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Rizwan equals this T20I record of Rohit Sharma: Details

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan played a crucial knock of 53* versus Canada in Match 22 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.

11 Jun 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan trounce Canada, keep Super 8 qualification hopes alive: Stats

Pakistan trounced Canada in Match 22 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.

11 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

Babar Azam completes 1,000 T20I runs at neutral venues: Stats

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has accomplished another massive milestone. He has completed 1,000 runs at neutral venues in T20Is.

10 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 WC 2024: Pakistan meet Canada in do-or-die clash 

Pakistan will have a lot to play for as they meet Canada in Match 22 of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.

10 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup, India beat Pakistan in final-over thriller: Takeaways

India beat Pakistan in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Match 19 in New York.

10 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: India edge out Pakistan after defending 119 

India beat Pakistan in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup encounter in New York.

09 Jun 2024

India vs Pakistan

2024 T20 World Cup: Pakistan elect to bowl against India

India and Pakistan are set to clash in a much-awaited Group A clash in Match 19 of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.

07 Jun 2024

Arshdeep Singh

T20 World Cup, Arshdeep Singh versus Pakistan in T20Is: Stats

India's left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh could be instrumental in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 clash against Pakistan on Sunday.

07 Jun 2024

India vs Pakistan

Jasprit Bumrah vs Babar Azam in T20Is: Key stats

Eyes will be on Babar Azam as Pakistan take on arch-rivals India in Match 19 of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in New York on June 9.

07 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli

Babar Azam vs Virat Kohli in T20 cricket: Key stats

Babar Azam and Virat Kohli would have an important say for their respective sides when India and Pakistan face each other in Match 19 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday.

07 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 WC, India vs Pakistan: Records that can be broken

India and Pakistan gear up for a pivotal battle in a crucial Group A clash in Match 19 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, June 9 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.

07 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

Revisiting the memorable Babar-Rizwan partnerships in T20 World Cups

India and Pakistan will be up against each other in a much-awaited Group A clash in Match 19 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, June 9 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.