India vs Pakistan: Babar Azam is brilliant but Virat Kohli is way ahead right now, says Aakash Chopra
3 years, 2 months ago

India vs Pakistan: Babar Azam is brilliant but Virat Kohli is way ahead right now, says Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra feels Babar Azam is a brilliant batsman but the Pakistan captain is still not at Virat Kohli's level just yet. Babar's consistency with the bat has often been compared with Kohli but Chopra feels the Indian superstar is still "way ahead" and called him the "ultimate champion". Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif however, differed from Chopra's views and rated Babar equal to Kohli. "On stats, Virat Kohli is way ahead of Babar Azam.

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PAK vs SA: Pakistan's Babar Azam Shatters MS Dhoni's Record
4 days, 9 hours ago

PAK vs SA: Pakistan's Babar Azam Shatters MS Dhoni's Record

ABP News  

Babar Azam breaks MS Dhoni's record: Pakistan attained a thumping 81-run win over South Africa in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series on December 19, clinching PAK vs SA ODI series 2-0. Babar Azam's performance in PAK vs SA 2nd ODI saw him shatter multiple records, including surpassing a major milestone set by former India captain MS Dhoni. …

Babar Azam surpasses Universe Boss Chris Gayle to achieve mind-boggling T20 record
1 week, 3 days ago

Babar Azam surpasses Universe Boss Chris Gayle to achieve mind-boggling T20 record

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan batter Babar Azam might have failed to get going in the second T20I of the three-match series against South Africa, but he did manage to make a remarkable T20 record his own. During his 20-ball 31, Babar surpassed ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle to become the fastest player to go past 11,000 T20 runs. Pakistan's Babar Azam plays a shot …

Babar Azam creates world record, makes Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli's feat look dwarf during SA vs PAK 2nd T20I
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1 week, 4 days ago

Babar Azam creates world record, makes Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli's feat look dwarf during SA vs PAK 2nd T20I

India TV News  

Babar Azam has created a world record during the South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd T20I at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Babar has become the fastest batter in the world to slam 11000 runs in T20 cricket as he broke the record earlier held by West Indies great Chris Gayle. Fastest to 11000 T20I runs : 299 - Babar Azam 314 …

Babar Azam smashes Chris Gayle's T20 record, completes 14K runs for Pakistan
1 week, 4 days ago

Babar Azam smashes Chris Gayle's T20 record, completes 14K runs for Pakistan

India Today  

Babar Azam, on Friday, December 13, became the fastest to 11000 runs in T20s. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd T20 Updates The 30-year-old Babar scored 31 runs off 20 balls with three fours and a six before George Linde accounted for his wicket. Fastest to 11000 runs in T20s Babar Azam – 298 innings Chris Gayle – 314 innings David …

Babar Azam slips in ICC rankings after equalling Virat Kohli's unwanted record in T20Is
1 week, 6 days ago

Babar Azam slips in ICC rankings after equalling Virat Kohli's unwanted record in T20Is

India TV News  

Babar Azam has slipped to seventh place in the ICC T20I rankings following his failure in the first T20 International against South Africa. This was his seventh duck in the shortest format of the game equalling Virat Kohli in this aspect who has now retired from T20Is. Coming back to the rankings, Babar has slipped below Pakistan's current T20I captain …

Shoaib Akhtar gives Babar Azam ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ultimatum, says ’won’t be considered…’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar gives Babar Azam ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ultimatum, says ’won’t be considered…’

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Akhtar stated Babar Azam need to score at least three centuries in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy at home to secure his place in the national team in one-dayers. Ranked top in ODIs among batters ahead of the Indian trio of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, Babar needs to protect his place in the …

'Babar Azam needs to score three match-winning hundreds otherwise...': Shoaib Akhtar's 'Champions Trophy' ultimatum
3 weeks ago

'Babar Azam needs to score three match-winning hundreds otherwise...': Shoaib Akhtar's 'Champions Trophy' ultimatum

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Akhtar gave an ultimatum to Babar Azam on his future in one-day internationals and T20 cricket amid changes in Pakistan's white-ball team management. Akhtar reckoned Babar will have to score three centuries, in a winning cause, during the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan, to save his career. Shoaib Akhtar has his say on Babar Azam's …

Virat Kohli is superstar: Ponting explains India star's magnetic pull in Australia
1 month ago

Virat Kohli is superstar: Ponting explains India star's magnetic pull in Australia

India Today  

Australia legend Ricky Ponting has explained Virat Kohli's special connection with Australian crowd and media as the India star gears up for probably his last tour Down Under. His leadership during the 2018/19 series, where he guided India to their first-ever Test series victory on Australian soil, stands as a defining moment in his illustrious career, cementing his legacy as …

AUS vs PAK: Babar Azam pips Virat Kohli in list of most runs in T20 internationals in Hobart
1 month ago

AUS vs PAK: Babar Azam pips Virat Kohli in list of most runs in T20 internationals in Hobart

Live Mint  

Babar Azam has pipped Virat Kohli to the second spot in the list of most runs in the T20Is after his knock of 41 against Australia in the third game against Australia in Hobart on Monday. The right-hander, who stepped down as Pakistan's white-ball captain for the second time before the Australia series, didn't had a great Australian tour. For …

Rahmanullah Gurbaz surpasses Virat Kohli, falls short of Babar Azam in major ODI record list
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahmanullah Gurbaz surpasses Virat Kohli, falls short of Babar Azam in major ODI record list

India TV News  

Afghanistan wicketkeeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz continued his fine touch in 2024 with yet another century. Gurbaz's eighth ODI ton made him go past Kohli in a major record list but he fell a little short of the milestones of Babar Azam and Hashim Amla. Pakistan's maestro batter Babar reached eight ODI tons in 44 innings, while South Africa's Hashim Amla …

Don't judge Kohli on current form: Ricky Ponting
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Don't judge Kohli on current form: Ricky Ponting

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli should not be judged on the basis of current form and that the champion cricketer could make a powerful statement during the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar series given his class, feels legendary Australian player Ricky Ponting. India's famed legacy in Test cricket at home was torn to shreds during their 0-3 decimation by New Zealand …

Ricky Ponting tells Babar Azam to 'lock the kitbag away', follow Virat Kohli's footsteps to regain form
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes Babar Azam can draw inspiration from Virat Kohli in his path forward to rejuvenate his Test form. Ponting referred to Virat Kohli's own struggles with form during the 2020/21 season, and recounted how the Team India star took a break from the game, eventually making a strong comeback later. “The biggest challenge is how …

ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah's Reign Comes to an End
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah's Reign Comes to an End

India Today  

ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah's reign over as Kagiso Rabada ends, with South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada surging to the top spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings. Rabada's rise follows his impressive form during the ICC World Test Championship, particularly highlighted by his nine-wicket haul in South Africa's recent victory over Bangladesh in Mirpur.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Not In Their Prime: Sanjay Manjrekar Makes BOLD Claim Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
2 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Not In Their Prime: Sanjay Manjrekar Makes BOLD Claim Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

ABP News  

Sanjay Manjrekar has made a bold remark ahead of India's five-match Test series against Australia. The former India batter was asked about India's chances of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after having previously won the Test series on their previous two Australia tours when he made strange remarks, terming star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the weak links …

Gambhir's bold choice of Virat Kohli's iconic knock vs PAK as best-ever ODI innings by an Indian: ‘Guys have score 200s’
3 months ago

Gambhir's bold choice of Virat Kohli's iconic knock vs PAK as best-ever ODI innings by an Indian: ‘Guys have score 200s’

Hindustan Times  

Gautam Gambhir has named the best ODI knock by an Indian player he has seen, and it was not very obvious. He has snubbed some of the iconic knocks, including Kapil Dev's 175 against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar's Dessert Storm, and Rohit Sharma's three majestic double centuries, and picked Virat Kohli's 183 against Pakistan. Indian cricket …

Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan's white-ball captain before Australia tour, likely to be replaced Rizwan: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam has been snubbed by the Pakistan Cricket Board, who didn't appoint him as one of the captains for the upcoming Champions One Day Cup. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan run between the wickets. Saud Shakeel, who is Pakistan's Test vice-captain, has been named as one of the skippers for the Champions One Day Cup, alongwith …

'Based on their stats...': Danish Kaneria opens on comparison between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam | Exclusive
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Based on their stats...': Danish Kaneria opens on comparison between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam | Exclusive

India TV News  

Virat Kohli's record suggests that he is one of the greatest batters going around in world cricket at the moment. The former India captain averages a shy under 50 in Test cricket after playing 113 red-ball games and has scored 8848 runs, including 29 hundreds and 30 half-centuries. The stats reveal that Virat is head and shoulders above Babar and …

Suryakumar Yadav equals this world record of Virat Kohli!
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav equals this world record of Virat Kohli!

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The New India T20 Captain Suryakumar Yadav had made history with extraordinary performance in his first game as a full time captain against Sri Lanka. Suryakumar Yadav was awarded the player of the match for his match-winning knock, which took his over-all POTM award tally to 16 equaling the modern day great Virat Kohli, who also has 16 POTM …

Rohit Sharma scripts history as India seal T20 WC final berth, overtakes Babar Azam for major captaincy record
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma scripts history as India seal T20 WC final berth, overtakes Babar Azam for major captaincy record

Hindustan Times  

India were at their best in Guyana, as they defeated defending champions England in their T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final fixture. India's captain Rohit Sharma and Pakistan's captain Babar Azam during toss. With the win, Rohit Sharma also became the most successful T20I skipper with 49 wins, overtaking Pakistan captain Babar Azam for most wins as T20I skipper. Meanwhile, finalists …

'Virat Kohli will say, you brought me down...': Ravichandran Ashwin gives explosive take on India's top-order conundrum
6 months ago

'Virat Kohli will say, you brought me down...': Ravichandran Ashwin gives explosive take on India's top-order conundrum

Hindustan Times  

One, four and zero - the story so far for Virat Kohli as India's best batter across all formats is yet to announce his arrival at the grandest stage of them all - the ICC T20 World Cup. Ashwin discussed Kohli's batting position amid the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup Unfortunately for run-machine Kohli, a record-setting season …

Chance for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to go past Babar Azam one final time in T20Is
6 months ago

Chance for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to go past Babar Azam one final time in T20Is

India TV News  

India are set to face Afghanistan today in their first Super 8 encounter of the T20 World Cup. India will face Afghanistan at the Kensington Oval in Barbados where the tournament has witnessed one of the only three 200-plus totals in T20 World Cup 2024. With better batting conditions on offer, both Rohit and Kohli will be eyeing Pakistan captain …

Should India drop Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli? Sanjay Manjrekar says THIS ahead of T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8
6 months, 1 week ago

Should India drop Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli? Sanjay Manjrekar says THIS ahead of T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8

Live Mint  

India have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8. However, the form of senior cricket players in the India team, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, remains a matter of concern for fans. Virat Kohli is playing as an opener in the tournament while he typically bats at number 3. Sanjay Manjrekar on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Former India …

PAK vs CAN: Captain Babar Azam demotes himself to number 3 in must-win clash
6 months, 1 week ago

PAK vs CAN: Captain Babar Azam demotes himself to number 3 in must-win clash

India Today  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam demoted himself to number three during his team’s third clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 against Canada on Tuesday, June 11 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule Babar Azam's record at number 3 Babar has opened the innings for the majority of his …

Pakistani Cricket Fan Wearing Virat Kohli Pendant During India vs Pak Match Goes Viral
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistani Cricket Fan Wearing Virat Kohli Pendant During India vs Pak Match Goes Viral

News 18  

Remember that Pakistani cricket fan who became an internet sensation for choosing Virat Kohli over Babar Azam during the Asia Cup 2023? “He is a global icon,” commented another, while a third quipped, “Cameraman, focus karo!” Pakistani girl wearing Virat Kohli’s pendant despite him being their biggest nightmare pic.twitter.com/PZCqjSWLr9— Pari June 9, 2024 For those unfamiliar with her, she goes …

IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Best fantasy team for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Match 19
6 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Best fantasy team for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Match 19

India TV News  

IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: The Indian cricket team will face their bitter rivals Pakistan in the 19th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in New York on Sunday, June 9. Match Details: Match: T20 World Cup 2024, Group A, Match 19 Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York Date & Time: Sunday, June 9 at 08:00 …

T20 World Cup 2024: Who has most runs and wickets in IND vs PAK clashes in tournament?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Who has most runs and wickets in IND vs PAK clashes in tournament?

India TV News  

T20 World Cup 2024: India and Pakistan are all set to face each other for the eighth time in T20 World Cups as the two archrivals go head-to-head against each other in the 2024 edition of the tournament in New York. Here are the top 5 run-getters and top 5 wicket-takers in the IND vs PAK T20 World Cup clashes …

'How does Babar Azam expect to be Virat Kohli': Pakistan captain roasted by viral streamer IShowSpeed
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'How does Babar Azam expect to be Virat Kohli': Pakistan captain roasted by viral streamer IShowSpeed

Hindustan Times  

It couldn't get much worse for Babar Azam as Pakistan began their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on a stuttering note, crashing to a Super Over defeat against co-hosts USA, in Texas on Thursday. IShowSpeed roasted Babar Azam and compared him to Virat Kohli. You can't even win against USA Comparing Babar to his favourite cricketer, he said, "How do …

Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli’s record, becomes top run-scorer in T20Is during USA vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 match
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli’s record, becomes top run-scorer in T20Is during USA vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 match

The Hindu  

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam became the top run-scorer in Men’s Twenty20 Internationals during his team’s T20 World Cup 2024 match against United States of America on Thursday. Azam went past India’s Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to top the list of the world’s most prolific batters in the shortest format of the game. He breached Kohli’s 4038-run mark with a …

Babar Azam shatters Virat Kohli's biggest T20I record during USA vs PAK T20 World Cup match
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam shatters Virat Kohli's biggest T20I record during USA vs PAK T20 World Cup match

India TV News  

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam scripted history during his innings against the United States of America in the 11th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday, June 6. Babar became the all-time leading run-scorer in T20I cricket history by breaking Indian legend Virat Kohli's long-standing record in Dallas. Babar needed only 16 runs to surpass Virat …

"He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC
6 months, 2 weeks ago

"He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Australia great Ricky Ponting believes an inexperienced Pakistani batter Saim Ayub can make an impact during the T20 World Cup and said the young player at the top of Men in Green's batting order might cause a surprise. "He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC …

'Babar Azam is no MS Dhoni that you brought him back': Pakistan openers fight on live TV
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Babar Azam is no MS Dhoni that you brought him back': Pakistan openers fight on live TV

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan openers Ahmed Shehzad and Imam-ul-Haq were involved in a heated debate over Babar Azam's captaincy and the state of Pakistan cricket under his leadership ahead of the team's T20 World Cup opener against hosts USA. During a T20 World Cup build-up show on Pakistan channel Geo TV, Shehzad was asked whether Babar Azam does favouritism while picking players for …

Babar Azam indirectly mentions Virat Kohli's knock, feels Pakistan should have won India game at WC: 'They took it…'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam indirectly mentions Virat Kohli's knock, feels Pakistan should have won India game at WC: 'They took it…'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli played a knock for the ages when India last met arch-rivals Pakistan at the T20 World Cup. Kohli played a majestic knock to seal a stunning win for Rohit Sharma and Co. over Babar Azam's Pakistan at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2022. 'Fielding was the reason…' Speaking on the Pakistan Cricket Board podcast ahead of his …

Yuvraj Singh points out ‘crazy’ difference between India and Pakistan fans before T20 WC: ‘If we win, they will go...’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yuvraj Singh points out ‘crazy’ difference between India and Pakistan fans before T20 WC: ‘If we win, they will go...’

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma's Team India will hope to write another glorious chapter in the historic rivalry between the Asian arch-rivals at the ICC World T20 2024 in the United States and the West Indies. Former champions India and Pakistan will resume their World Cup rivalry in the group stage of the ICC World T20. Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh in conversation with …

AB de Villiers speaks to 'excited' Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of T20 World Cup
6 months, 3 weeks ago

AB de Villiers speaks to 'excited' Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of T20 World Cup

India Today  

Former South African captain AB de Villiers had an interesting chat with Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of the T20 World Cup. T20 World Cup, Pakistan squad: All you need to know Babar takes over from Shaheen Babar's biggest assignment after taking over the helm of affairs will be the T20 World Cup. Babar also said the confidence of the …

Babar Azam slams Pakistan middle-order after series loss vs England: Hope we step up
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam slams Pakistan middle-order after series loss vs England: Hope we step up

India Today  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has slammed the team's middle-order after their T20I series loss against England. Azam Khan, Shadab khan and Shaheen Shah Afridi scored ducks in the final T20I match, which eventually led to Pakistan losing the series 2-0. ENG vs PAK, 4th T20I: Highlights Pakistan failed to capitalise on the run-rate, and lost a flurry of wickets, eventually …

Virat Kohli overlooked by Ponting and Gilchrist as Australia greats pick IPL stars to finish as top scorer at T20 WC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli overlooked by Ponting and Gilchrist as Australia greats pick IPL stars to finish as top scorer at T20 WC

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli is all set to join the Indian camp in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup as the former India skipper was spotted at an airport on Thursday. Though Kohli served a timely reminder about his T20 exploits, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru icon didn't receive a vote of confidence from Australian greats Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist for …

Rohit Sharma's Team India snubbed as Australia great bats for T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan: 'Quite biased towards…'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma's Team India snubbed as Australia great bats for T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan: 'Quite biased towards…'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has backed Babar Azam's Pakistan side to enter the final of the ICC T20 World Cup. Pakistan's Babar Azam shakes hands with India's Rohit Sharma after India vs Pakistan match in Ahmedabad A record 20 teams are set to headline the T20 World Cup in the United States and the Caribbean this year. Speaking to …

Babar Azam becomes second player after Virat Kohli to achieve historic milestone in T20I cricket
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam becomes second player after Virat Kohli to achieve historic milestone in T20I cricket

India TV News  

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam scripted history after scoring three runs in the fourth T20I against England at The Oval on Thursday, May 30. Babar became the first Pakistani cricketer to record 4,000 runs in T20I cricket history and the second after India's Virat Kohli. Babar has scored 4,023 runs in 112 T20I innings and will battle with Kohli …

Babar Azam surpasses Rohit Sharma in major T20I record; inches away from dethroning Virat Kohli
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Babar Azam surpasses Rohit Sharma in major T20I record; inches away from dethroning Virat Kohli

India TV News  

Pakistan cricket team skipper Babar Azam entered history books during the second T20I against England on Saturday, May 25. The star Pakistani batter surpassed Indian captain Rohit Sharma in a major T20I run-scoring record and is on the cusp of replacing Virat Kohli at the top. Babar surpassed Rohit's tally of 3,987 runs in T20Is and is now only behind …

ENG vs PAK: Babar Azam nears Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's all-time T20I records
7 months ago

ENG vs PAK: Babar Azam nears Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's all-time T20I records

India Today  

Babar Azam will be in focus when Pakistan lock horns with Jos Buttler’s England in the 4-match T20I series, starting Wednesday, May 22 at Headingley in Leeds. Here are the milestones Babar Azam can achieve in the ENG vs PAK T20I series 45 – Babar Azam is 45 runs short of becoming only the third batter to score 4000 runs …

'In Pakistan's mind, there's supremacy. In Virat Kohli's mind, he knows...': Misbah ahead of IND vs PAK T20 WC clash
7 months, 1 week ago

'In Pakistan's mind, there's supremacy. In Virat Kohli's mind, he knows...': Misbah ahead of IND vs PAK T20 WC clash

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq lavished praise on Virat Kohli for his strong mentality when performing under pressure and against big teams. Virat Kohli played the innings of his life against Pakistan at last year's World Cup. The batting maestro was also the leader run-getter in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he amassed over 700 runs, including three centuries, as …

Babar Azam scripts history, equals Virat Kohli's sensational T20I batting record
7 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam scripts history, equals Virat Kohli's sensational T20I batting record

Hindustan Times  

Despite a defeat in the opening T20I, Pakistan captain Babar Azam scripted history as he equalled Virat Kohli's record of most fifty-plus scores in men's T20Is. Virat Kohli's T20I record has been equalled by Babar Azam. Babar's return to Pakistan captaincy created plenty of controversy. This is also Babar's second stint as Pakistan captain.

Babar Azam Talks About Pakistan Strategy To Tackle Virat Kohli IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 Match
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam is back as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, a move neither surprising nor unprecedented. Also not unexpected, though shocking, are reports that the Pakistan Cricket Board press release has quoted a Shaheen Shah Afridi statement which the fast bowler has said he didn’t make. That he was also coming into his own in ODIs was evident from the way Rizwan …

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup, replaces Shaheen Afridi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup, replaces Shaheen Afridi

Hindustan Times  

Four months after being removed from the leadership role across formats, following a poor outing in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, Babar Azam has been reappointed as the captain of Pakistan cricket team, thus replacing Shaheen Afridi in the position. Babar Azam return as Pakistan white-ball captain Pakistan could not make the knockout stage of the 50-over World …

Babar Azam to return as Pakistan captain? PCB eye shocking move before T20 World Cup as musical chairs continue: Report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam to return as Pakistan captain? PCB eye shocking move before T20 World Cup as musical chairs continue: Report

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's tradition of rotating captains has been a long-standing issue. Pakistan's Babar Azam during the 2023 World Cup The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly made a decision to reappoint Babar Azam as the captain of the T20 squad, following a recommendation from the newly formed selection committee. It is worth noting that the T20 World Cup is merely two months …

'Learnt a Lot From Virat Kohli, I Respect Him': Pakistan Cricketer Mohammad Rizwan Praises India Superstar
9 months, 4 weeks ago

'Learnt a Lot From Virat Kohli, I Respect Him': Pakistan Cricketer Mohammad Rizwan Praises India Superstar

News 18  

'Learnt a Lot From Virat Kohli, I Respect Him': Pakistan Cricketer Mohammad Rizwan Praises India Superstar Curated By : News18.com Last Updated: May 13, 2024, 08:52 IST Mohammad Rizwan says he's learnt a lot from Virat Kohli while expressing his admiration for the India batting superstar. Virat Kohli and Mohammad Rizwan Pakistan recovered from a stunning defeat to draw parity …

Babar Azam levels Virat Kohli's world record in T20Is with yet another half-century against New Zealand
11 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam levels Virat Kohli's world record in T20Is with yet another half-century against New Zealand

India TV News  

New Zealand thumped Pakistan for the third consecutive time in the ongoing five-match T20I series to seal the deal with two matches to go. With his latest half-century, Babar Azam levelled Virat Kohli's world record of scoring most 50+ scores against a single opponent in T20Is. The latter has scored eight half-centuries against Australia so far in 21 innings while …

Babar Azam to make way for emerging star as Pakistan likey to field new opening pair for New Zealand series
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam to make way for emerging star as Pakistan likey to field new opening pair for New Zealand series

India TV News  

The dawn of a new era in Pakistan's T20I cricket under the leadership of Shaheen Shah Afridi is likely to bring a change of role for former captain Babar Azam. Pakistan have reached New Zealand and are slated to play a five-match T20I series against the Blackcaps starting January 12. Babar, who has predominantly played as an opener in T20I …

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli, Siraj among big gainers; Rohit Sharma enters Top 10 for batters, Babar Azam drops – India TV
11 months, 2 weeks ago

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli, Siraj among big gainers; Rohit Sharma enters Top 10 for batters, Babar Azam drops – India TV

India TV News  

The International Cricket Council updated the rankings on Tuesday, January 9 which saw Indian superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma make big gains as far as the batters were concerned while pace duos of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj and Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood for Australia made a huge jump as well. Since both India and Australia won their …

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