Babar already up there with Kohli, Smith: Azhar Ali
4 years, 5 months ago

Babar already up there with Kohli, Smith: Azhar Ali

The Hindu  

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali praised his deputy Babar Azam ahead of the first Test of the three-match series against England at Old Trafford in Manchester; saying the latter is "already up there" in the elite league of superstars Virat Kohli and Steve Smith. Babar's performance in the five matches he has played over the past 12 months bears testament to his skipper's statement- the 25-year-old batsman has scored 615 runs at a mind-boggling average of 102.5. Azhar is aware that England might be better placed as the side has spent more time on the field since the resumption of international cricket but also added that his side is well prepared going into the match starting Wednesday. England have played three Test matches, which is obviously good for them but that is no excuse in international cricket," said the 35-year-old.

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Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days
1 week, 4 days ago

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days

Live Mint  

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Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues
1 week, 4 days ago

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan batter Babar Azam on Saturday notched up his first Test half-century since December 2022 during the first match of the Two-test series against South Africa in Centurion. Babar Azam scored fifty against South Africa in the first Test. Babar Azam was recently dropped from Pakistan's Test squad after scoring just 30 and 5 against England in the first match …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam ends two-year-long 50 drought in Centurion Test
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1 week, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam ends two-year-long 50 drought in Centurion Test

India Today  

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam ended his two-year-long half-century drought in Test cricket on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Saturday, December 28. SA vs PAK 1st Test Day 3 Live His onslaught against Rabada continued in the next over as he flicked him away for a boundary on the second delivery. Pakistan suffer …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Pakistan’s Babar Azam tries luck with bail flip trend by imitating Mohammed Siraj
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SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Pakistan’s Babar Azam tries luck with bail flip trend by imitating Mohammed Siraj

Live Mint  

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India Today  

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Live Mint  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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The Hindu  

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1 month ago

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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ABC  

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Ricky Ponting tells Babar Azam to 'lock the kitbag away', follow Virat Kohli's footsteps to regain form
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Hindustan Times  

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Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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2 months ago

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India Today  

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India Today  

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2 months, 1 week ago

India's batting woes intensify as New Zealand looms large in the Test series preview

The Hindu  

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New Indian Express  

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2 months, 1 week ago

PCB Central Contracts: Babar Azam Holds Top Spot, But Stars Miss Out

India TV News  

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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PAK vs ENG 2nd Test: Uncapped Kamran Ghulam Replaces Babar Azam For Pakistan As England Welcome Ben Stokes' Return In Multan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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ABP News  

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Live Mint  

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Pakistan drop Babar Azam in major shake-up of squad for rest of England series
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan drop Babar Azam in major shake-up of squad for rest of England series

The Independent  

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KL Rahul considered as Rishabh Pant's back-up after Agarkar's fresh selection call ahead of 2nd Bangladesh Test: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul considered as Rishabh Pant's back-up after Agarkar's fresh selection call ahead of 2nd Bangladesh Test: Report

Hindustan Times  

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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ABP News  

Team India Gautam Gambhir has dropped a major hint regarding their playing 11 for the 1st Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, scheduled to get underway on September 19. Gambhir was interacting with the reporters at a pre-match press conference where he confirmed that KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant would be getting a go ahead of …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan's white-ball captain before Australia tour, likely to be replaced Rizwan: Report
4 months ago

Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan's white-ball captain before Australia tour, likely to be replaced Rizwan: Report

Hindustan Times  

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Pakistan Playing 11 vs Bangladesh 1st Test No Spinner In Home Test For Pak First Time In 28 Years Babar Azam Shan Masood
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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ABP News  

Pakistan Playing 11 For 1st Test Against Bangladesh: Pakistan are set to host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series scheduled to commence on August 21. This will be be the first such instance of Pakistan playing without a specialist spinner in a home Test match for the first time in 28 years. ALSO ON ABP LIVE | Babar Azam Outfoxed …

"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood
4 months, 3 weeks ago

"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, : Ahead of a busy schedule, Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood admitted that his team is still on the hunt to find the "ideal way" of playing red-ball cricket on their home soil that suits their style of play. "Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood Masood took over Babar Azam …

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Likely To Feature In Upcoming Duleep Trophy Season Ahead Of IND vs BAN Tests - Report
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Likely To Feature In Upcoming Duleep Trophy Season Ahead Of IND vs BAN Tests - Report

ABP News  

India's ODI and Test cricket teams captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli are expected to participate in the Duleep Trophy tournament as preparation for the upcoming Test series against Asian rivals Bangladesh as per a report. According to an Indian Express report, the Indian senior selection committee has directed all players to participate in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, …

"There's a lot to play for in the World Test Championship": Pakistan skipper Shan Masood
4 months, 4 weeks ago

"There's a lot to play for in the World Test Championship": Pakistan skipper Shan Masood

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Ahead of his side's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood said on Sunday that their effort would be to make the "best use" of the home advantage. "There's a lot to play for in the World Test Championship": Pakistan skipper Shan Masood With two wins from their five Tests so far, Pakistan have …

Team India's white-ball star sends 'Test cricket' message to Gautam Gambhir: 'I'm looking forward to a chance...'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Team India's white-ball star sends 'Test cricket' message to Gautam Gambhir: 'I'm looking forward to a chance...'

Hindustan Times  

Team India is set to begin a new era with Gautam Gambhir joining the men's side as its new head coach, succeeding the legendary Rahul Dravid. The former Indian captain ended his coaching stint on a high last month when the side lifted the T20 World Cup title under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, thus ending an 11-year wait for an ICC …

Babar Azam doesn't deserve a place in Pakistan's T20I team: Virender Sehwag
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam doesn't deserve a place in Pakistan's T20I team: Virender Sehwag

India Today  

Virender Sehwag said that Babar Azam doesn’t deserve a spot in the T20I team if Pakistan ring in the changes in leadership following their underwhelming campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. T20 World Cup Coverage | Points Table | T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule | Player Stats ‘Babar Azam’s performances not up to the mark’ “Babar Azam is …

IND vs PAK Playing XIs, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan recall Imad Wasim; Kuldeep Yadav remains out for India
7 months ago

IND vs PAK Playing XIs, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan recall Imad Wasim; Kuldeep Yadav remains out for India

India TV News  

Captain Babar Azam won the crucial toss as Pakistan elected to bowl first against India in the 19th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in New York on Sunday, June 9. In a major decision, India named the similar playing eleven that beat Ireland in the last match while the experienced Imad Wasim returned to Pakistan's starting eleven. …

Babar Azam Talks About Pakistan Strategy To Tackle Virat Kohli IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 Match
8 months ago

Babar Azam Talks About Pakistan Strategy To Tackle Virat Kohli IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 Match

ABP News  

Captain Babar Azam, during a press conference preceding Pakistan's tour to Ireland and England, discussed Pakistan's strategies to counter the Indian batting legend Virat Kohli in the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 match, scheduled for June 9 in New York. Before their participation in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in June, Pakistan cricket team is scheduled …

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