Babar Azam

Pakistan keen on reinstating Babar as T20 skipper 

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi hinted at a change in leadership in T20Is ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. 

India, Pakistan to visit as Australia announce schedule for home summer

Australia have released details of their schedule for their upcoming home summer, which includes the visit of Pakistan for six white-ball contests and the eagerly awaited Test series against India.

Babar pips Gayle to fastest 10K T20 runs

Babar achieved the feat in 271 innings. Former India skipper Kohli reached 10k runs in 299 innings. West Indies icon Gayle unlocked the milestone in 285 innings while veteran Australian opener David Warner took 303 innings for 10,000 T20 runs

Standard of pitches needs to improve in BPL: Babar

Rangpur Rider batter Babar Azam acknowledged the substandard nature of the wickets offered in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and said that it needs improving to elevate the standard of the tournament.

In Pictures: Cameraman Liton, Omarzai's ramp and Babar-Rizwan camaraderie

Here are some pictures from the BPL action on January 30, 2024 in Sylhet.

Why Shakib and Taskin did not bat in Rangpur-Dhaka match

Babar Azam struck 62 off 46 deliveries to anchor the innings while Azmatullah Omarzai's cameo 32 off 15 helped Rangpur to 183 for 8.After the match a team source said that it wasn't required he bats in this game and that was why Shakib did not come to bat. 

Babar's prowess coming through in BPL 

Babar Azam continued to shine bright in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as the stylish batter struck his second fifty in three matches to help his side, the Rangpur Riders, register their second win of the tournament by beating Durdanto Dhaka by 79 runs at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Babar fifty sets up 79-run win for Rangpur 

Rangpur Riders batter Babar Azam scored 46-ball 62 laced with five fours and a six to help his side to a 79-run win over Durdanto Dhaka in the Bangladesh Premier League on Saturday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. 

'Master' Babar shows why franchises incline towards quality

Players like Babar provide the type of quality that franchises can bank upon.

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

Rangpur find Babar relief in Shakib's absence

Babar did not get much time for acclimatisation or acquaintance as he turned up for Today's match against Sylhet Sixers.

December 20, 2023
December 20, 2023

Adil Rashid new No. 1 T20I bowler in the world

Rashid becomes just the second player from England to hold the No.1 ranking for T20I bowlers after off-spinner Graeme Swann held the top spot back more than a decade ago.

November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023

Babar steps down as Pakistan captain in all formats

“It’s a difficult decision but I feel it is the right time for this call,” Babar informed.

November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023

'Not a crime to make mistakes'

Pakistan captain Babar Azam was described as "depressed" and under pressure to save his job Sunday after the team crashed out of the Cricket World Cup, failing to make the semifinals for a second successive tournament.

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

Akram blasts 'faulty Pakistan cricket system' for dismal WC performance

The 1992 champions failed to make the semifinals of the show-piece event in India, finishing their campaign with their fifth defeat in nine matches.

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

Azam blasts critics, Malan unsure of England future

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam blasted his critics on Friday, telling them "it's easy to give advice on TV" as he refused to surrender his World Cup dreams.

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

'It is easy to give advice on TV': Babar Azam blasts critics

"If someone has to give me advice, everyone has my number. It is easy to give advice on TV. If you want to give me some advice, you can message me."

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

Zaman hits maiden World Cup century to give Pakistan hope

Zaman was undefeated on 106 while skipper Babar Azam was 47 not out as Pakistan reached 160-1 in the 22nd over when rain halted play.

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

Babar not winning matches like Kohli, says Afridi

Afridi zeroed in on Babar’s failure to win matches for Pakistan with the bat, which the likes of Kohli and KL Rahul have been doing for hosts India.

October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023

Arthur warns against Pakistan 'witch-hunt' after World Cup flop

Pakistan slipped to a one-wicket loss at the hands of South Africa, their fourth defeat in six games in India.

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