Babar Azam

Azam, Afridi help Pakistan draw New Zealand T20I series

Azam's 44-ball 69 and Fakhar Zaman's 33-ball 43 took Pakistan to 178-5 in their 20 overs before Shaheen claimed 4-30 to restrict New Zealand to 169 in 19.2 overs

Babar vows to learn from Pakistan loss

"To be honest the batting wasn't that bad. We managed to catch up later on but I think we were 10 runs short and you know Rizwan also faced a setback and got injured so a new batter had to step in but as you know it's not easy for a new batter to adjust early on," Babar said.

Chapman leads New Zealand to shock win over Pakistan in third T20

Mark Chapman hit an undefeated 87 to lead an under-strength New Zealand to a shock seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third Twenty20 international in Rawalpindi on Sunday.

Babar dismisses claims of rift with Afridi

“We support each other in every situation. Our aim is to put Pakistan first, and how to put Pakistan’s name up in lights.,” Babar said

Babar back as captain as Pakistan face New Zealand in WC build-up

Azam regained the captaincy last month in a shock U-turn that ended the short-lived reign of Shaheen Shah Afridi, raising fears of a rift between the players.

Mahmood in search of Pakistan's best XI ahead of T20 WC 

Ahead of Pakistan’s home assignment against New Zealand, newly appointed head coach Azhar Mahmood spoke in detail about his squad, player combinations, and strategies.

Zaka Ashraf criticises PCB over Afridi outster

Terming Shaheen Shah Afridi ouster from captaincy and bringing back Babar Azam a hasty decision, former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has criticised the composition of the national selection committee announced recently.

Pakistan cricket holds crisis talks after Afridi statement furore

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will hold crisis talks Monday after replaced captain Shaheen Shah Afridi reportedly denied he had made comments backing new skipper Babar Azam that were quoted in a PCB statement.

Shaheen fuming after PCB uses ‘fake quotes’ in statement

According to cricket website ESPNCricinfo, Shaheen was on the brink of making a statement to this effect

April 28, 2024
April 28, 2024

Azam, Afridi help Pakistan draw New Zealand T20I series

Azam's 44-ball 69 and Fakhar Zaman's 33-ball 43 took Pakistan to 178-5 in their 20 overs before Shaheen claimed 4-30 to restrict New Zealand to 169 in 19.2 overs

April 22, 2024
April 22, 2024

Babar vows to learn from Pakistan loss

"To be honest the batting wasn't that bad. We managed to catch up later on but I think we were 10 runs short and you know Rizwan also faced a setback and got injured so a new batter had to step in but as you know it's not easy for a new batter to adjust early on," Babar said.

April 22, 2024
April 22, 2024

Chapman leads New Zealand to shock win over Pakistan in third T20

Mark Chapman hit an undefeated 87 to lead an under-strength New Zealand to a shock seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third Twenty20 international in Rawalpindi on Sunday.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Babar dismisses claims of rift with Afridi

“We support each other in every situation. Our aim is to put Pakistan first, and how to put Pakistan’s name up in lights.,” Babar said

April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024

Babar back as captain as Pakistan face New Zealand in WC build-up

Azam regained the captaincy last month in a shock U-turn that ended the short-lived reign of Shaheen Shah Afridi, raising fears of a rift between the players.

April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024

Mahmood in search of Pakistan's best XI ahead of T20 WC 

Ahead of Pakistan’s home assignment against New Zealand, newly appointed head coach Azhar Mahmood spoke in detail about his squad, player combinations, and strategies.

April 7, 2024
April 7, 2024

Zaka Ashraf criticises PCB over Afridi outster

Terming Shaheen Shah Afridi ouster from captaincy and bringing back Babar Azam a hasty decision, former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has criticised the composition of the national selection committee announced recently.

April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024

Pakistan cricket holds crisis talks after Afridi statement furore

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will hold crisis talks Monday after replaced captain Shaheen Shah Afridi reportedly denied he had made comments backing new skipper Babar Azam that were quoted in a PCB statement.

April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024

Shaheen fuming after PCB uses ‘fake quotes’ in statement

According to cricket website ESPNCricinfo, Shaheen was on the brink of making a statement to this effect

April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024

Babar vows to make Pakistan world-beaters after regaining T20 captaincy

"Our joint aim is to make this team the best in the world," said Azam

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