Babar Azam becomes first Pakistan player to achieve unique captaincy feat, joins MS Dhoni in elusive list
3 years, 7 months ago

Babar Azam becomes first Pakistan player to achieve unique captaincy feat, joins MS Dhoni in elusive list

India TV News  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Monday became the first from his nation to achieve a unique feat following Pakistan's win against Zimbabwe in Harare in the second Test by an innings and 147 runs and subsequently sweep the series 2-0. Babar became the first Pakistan cricketer to lead his country to four consecutive Test wins at the start of his captaincy career. His first two wins came against South Africa on home soil, followed by the 2-0 sweep against Zimbabwe. Babar, however, is only the second captain this century along with former Indian skipper MS Dhoni to boast such a record.

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PAK vs SA: Pakistan's Babar Azam Shatters MS Dhoni's Record
4 days, 8 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. …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town
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4 days, 17 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town

India Today  

Pakistan showcased a commanding performance to clinch an ODI series victory against South Africa with an 81-run win on December 20 at Cape Town, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. A stellar batting display, led by the likes of Babar Azam, captain Mohammad Rizwan, and Kamran Ghulam, coupled with a sensational bowling spell by Shaheen Afridi, sealed Pakistan’s third consecutive ODI …

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 …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam scores 0 in 1st T20I, sparks hilarious reactions
1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam scores 0 in 1st T20I, sparks hilarious reactions

India Today  

Pakistan's Babar Azam was bowled out for a 4-ball 0 by 18-year old Kwena Maphaka on Tuesday, 10 December in the 1st T20I match of the series. SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Match Report | Full Scorecard SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Highlights Allrounder George Linde felt he owed South Africa a little extra on Tuesday after a rough start …

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 …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing
2 weeks, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing

The Hindu  

Babar Azam on Wednesday returned to the fold in Pakistan’s Test squad for its two-match series against South Africa while pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was not named in the xx-member team. Babar and Shaheen, however, were a part of the ODI side that won the three-match series 2-1 against Australia and continue to feeature in the side for the Proteas …

No Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan Test squad for South Africa tour, Babar Azam returns; PCB selector calls it 'strategy'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

No Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan Test squad for South Africa tour, Babar Azam returns; PCB selector calls it 'strategy'

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam returned for all three formats but Shaheen Shah Afridi did not find a place in the Test squad for the South Africa tour as Pakistan men’s selection committee announced the teams for the T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests, scheduled from 10 December to 7 January. Our focus in ODIs is to continue building momentum ahead of the …

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns

India TV News  

Pakistan have named all three squads for the multi-format tour of South Africa, set to kick off on December 10 with a three-match T20 series, followed by as many ODIs and a couple of Test matches. Pakistan saw a return for Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah into the Test team for the two crucial World Test Championship matches against …

'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 …

PAK vs ZIM, 3rd ODI: Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe
3 weeks, 5 days ago

PAK vs ZIM, 3rd ODI: Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe

The Hindu  

Pakistan rode Kamran Ghulam’s maiden one-day international century to beat Zimbabwe by 99 runs and clinch the series 2-1 on Thursday. A second successive ODI series win for Rizwan followed a historic 2-1 result against Australia, Pakistan’s first in Australia since 2002. In the absence of rested fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, Pakistan’s second-string pace attack did …

ZIM vs PAK, 3rd ODI: Kamran Ghulam 103 inspires Pakistan's come-from-behind series win
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

ZIM vs PAK, 3rd ODI: Kamran Ghulam 103 inspires Pakistan's come-from-behind series win

India Today  

In a decisive showdown, Pakistan claimed the ODI series against Zimbabwe with a 99-run win in the final match on Thursday in Bulawayo. The victory gave Pakistan a 2-1 series triumph as the visitors, led by Mohammad Rizwan, bounced back from the defeat in the opening game. ZIM vs PAK, 3rd ODI Highlights Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a …

ZIM vs PAK: Abrar Ahmed joins Abdul Qadir in elite club with impressive ODI debut
4 weeks ago

ZIM vs PAK: Abrar Ahmed joins Abdul Qadir in elite club with impressive ODI debut

India Today  

Abrar Ahmed became only the fourth Pakistani bowler to take a four-wicket haul on ODI debut. ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI Updates Zakir Khan holds the record for best figures overall, which he made back in 1984 against New Zealand in Peshawar. Best figures by a Pakistani bowler in ODIs on debut Zakir Khan: 8-2-19-4 against New Zealand, Peshawar, 1984 …

Drop Babar Azam, save Pakistan cricket: Fans slam batter after 3rd T20I vs Australia
1 month ago

Drop Babar Azam, save Pakistan cricket: Fans slam batter after 3rd T20I vs Australia

India Today  

Babar Azam scored 41 runs off 28 balls with four fours when Pakistan faced Australia in the third and final T20I on Monday, November 18 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I Highlights Thereafter, Marcus Stoinis came out firing on all cylinders and helped the Aussies chase down the target with 52 balls left in their …

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st ODI: Babar Azam registers unwanted one-day record in Melbourne; find out
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st ODI: Babar Azam registers unwanted one-day record in Melbourne; find out

Live Mint  

Babar Azam registered an unwanted record in ODIs during the first match against Australia on Monday when the former Pakistan captain was undone by Adam Zampa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. On the other hand, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc surpassed legendary Brett Lee to become the fastest to reach 100 ODI wickets in Australia. Babar has twice stepped down from …

Babar Azam Makes a Sparkling Return for Pakistan in Melbourne
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam Makes a Sparkling Return for Pakistan in Melbourne

India Today  

Babar Azam makes a valiant return for Pakistan in the first ODI against Australia. He scores 37 runs off 44 balls with four fours before being dismissed by Adam Zampa. Pakistan loses the early wicket of Saim Ayub and also loses Abdullah Shafique cheaply. Babar shows his brilliance with some stunning shots and partnerships with Mohammad Rizwan. He will be …

Babar Azam's Bat Honored in Prestigious Long Room at Iconic MCG
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam's Bat Honored in Prestigious Long Room at Iconic MCG

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has his bat displayed in the prestigious Long Room at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The renowned showcase already features bats donated by cricket legends Don Bradman, David Boon, Jack Hobbs, and Brian Lara. Babar's bat will be displayed alongside other iconic bats used by great players.

Rizwan Takes Over as Pakistan White-Ball Skipper
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rizwan Takes Over as Pakistan White-Ball Skipper

Firstpost  

Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain, replacing Babar Azam. Rizwan, 32, has played in 74 ODIs and 102 T20Is, scoring 5,401 runs and accounting for 143 dismissals. He will lead Pakistan's white-ball team in the Australia tour, beginning with the first match in Melbourne (ODI) on 4 November.

Pakistan Dominates England in Second Test, Clinching Series 1-1
2 months ago

Pakistan Dominates England in Second Test, Clinching Series 1-1

ABP News  

Pakistan emerged victorious in the second Test match against England, securing a thrilling 152-run victory. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali shone with 4 wickets for 46 runs, while right-arm off-spinner Sajid Khan scalped 7 wickets for 111 runs in the first innings. The match showcased Pakistan's bowling prowess, restricting England to a modest 291 in the second innings. Despite Duckett's valiant …

Pakistan drop Babar Azam in major shake-up of squad for rest of England series
2 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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'Everybody in Pakistan was surprised': Imad Wasim makes staggering Babar Azam captaincy remark
3 months, 1 week ago

'Everybody in Pakistan was surprised': Imad Wasim makes staggering Babar Azam captaincy remark

Hindustan Times  

Following Pakistan's poor performance at the 2023 ODI World Cup, Babar Azam was removed from the side's white-ball captaincy, and the role was handed over to Shaheen Shah Afridi. But after only six months, the PCB once handed over the captaincy to Babar ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. But Pakistan failed to impress at the T20 World Cup, …

Babar Azam vs Shaheen Afridi rivalry renewed as Pakistan pacer wins 1st round in Champions Cup, unleashes trademark pose
3 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam vs Shaheen Afridi rivalry renewed as Pakistan pacer wins 1st round in Champions Cup, unleashes trademark pose

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam began his Champions One-Day Cup campaign with a promising 76, showing signs of returning to form after a series of disappointing international performances. Shaheen Afridi with his trademark celebration after dismissing Babar Azam Babar’s dismissal came in the 35th over when he attempted to pull a bouncer from Afridi over the fine-leg boundary. After Masood's departure to Faisal …

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 …

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 ago

Pakistan Playing 11 vs Bangladesh 1st Test No Spinner In Home Test For Pak First Time In 28 Years Babar Azam Shan Masood

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, 1 week 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 …

Harbhajan Singh can't control laughter over Babar Azam vs Brian Lara query, angers PAK fans with 'arrogant' act
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Harbhajan Singh can't control laughter over Babar Azam vs Brian Lara query, angers PAK fans with 'arrogant' act

Hindustan Times  

Skipper Babar Azam has been facing backlash from all corners after Pakistan's 2024 T20 World Cup campaign ended early in the group stage. Babar has been under the scanners for Pakistan's below-par show under his captaincy in the last two white-ball ICC events. Harbhajan Singh bursts into laughter on bizarre comparison Several former Pakistan cricketers didn't shy away from bashing …

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 …

Shoaib Akhtar's brutal dig over ‘unqualified’ Babar Azam's appointment as Pakistan captain: ‘Who was the Einstein’
6 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar's brutal dig over ‘unqualified’ Babar Azam's appointment as Pakistan captain: ‘Who was the Einstein’

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has once again lashed out at Babar Azam for his captaincy and also took a shot at the PCB for reinstating him as the skipper. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam throws his bat after losing his wicket during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match. Earlier last year, Babar relinquished his captaincy after the team's …

Babar Azam breaks MS Dhoni's all-time T20 World Cup record during consolation win over Ireland
6 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam breaks MS Dhoni's all-time T20 World Cup record during consolation win over Ireland

India TV News  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam shattered legendary former Indian skipper MS Dhoni's all-time record in T20 World Cup history. But there might be little joy for Pakistan with a win to end their campaign and Babar breaking an all-time record of MS Dhoni in the game against Ireland at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill. Babar has shattered the …

Babar Azam unlikey to be appointed as Pakistan Test captain for Bangladesh series
6 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam unlikey to be appointed as Pakistan Test captain for Bangladesh series

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Babar Azam's prospects of becoming Test captain again have seemingly taken a major hit after the USA ended Pakistan's chances of claiming a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Babar Azam unlikey to be appointed as Pakistan Test captain for Bangladesh series Sources told Geo News that Shan Masood will retain the …

We wanted to win before 14 overs but pitch was difficult: Babar Azam
6 months, 1 week ago

We wanted to win before 14 overs but pitch was difficult: Babar Azam

The Hindu  

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is relieved to have logged their first win in the T20 World Cup New York on June 11, and said they couldn’t complete their chase of 107 in lesser number of overs because of a difficult pitch. Chasing a modest target, Pakistan rode on Mohammad Rizwan’s run-a-ball unbeaten 53 and Babar’s 33 to get over the …

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 …

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 …

‘Babar Azam’s numbers went down…': Ricky Ponting asserts captaincy doesn't sit well with some people
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Babar Azam’s numbers went down…': Ricky Ponting asserts captaincy doesn't sit well with some people

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Australia skipper Ricky Ponting gave his take on Babar Azam's captaincy in recent times, as his numbers have dropped down recently. Babar Azam will be under pressure as captain in the 2024 T20 World Cup Babar and Co. lost a T20I in Ireland and then suffered a 0-2 defeat in England this week, which was not the ideal result …

"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 …

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 …

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 becomes most successful captain in T20I history after Pakistan win second T20I vs Ireland – India TV
7 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam becomes most successful captain in T20I history after Pakistan win second T20I vs Ireland – India TV

India TV News  

Babar Azam scripted a world record on Sunday, May 12 becoming the most successful captain in T20 internationals after Pakistan defeated Ireland to level the three-match T20 series 1-1. The 7-wicket win on Sunday in Dublin was Babar's 45th win as a captain in international T20s for Pakistan, which is the most for any skipper in the format as he …

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, Imad Wasim's heated argument at nets sparks tension in Pakistan camp ahead of T20 World Cup
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam, Imad Wasim's heated argument at nets sparks tension in Pakistan camp ahead of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Just days after veteran Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim clarified that all his good between him and "good friend" Babar Azam, contrary to the long-standing rumour in the media, the two were spotted having a heated argument during Pakistan's preparation for the upcoming series against Ireland and England. Earlier last week, Imad, who reversed his retirement decision to make himself available …

Pakistan’s Babar Azam rewrites history by scoring record number of fours in Twenty20 internationals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s Babar Azam rewrites history by scoring record number of fours in Twenty20 internationals

The Hindu  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam rewrote history by breaking the record for the most number of fours in men's T20I history. During Pakistan's thrilling win in the final over against New Zealand in the fifth T20I in Lahore on April 27, Babar played a splendid knock of 69 off 44 balls, which helped Pakistan's stalwart batter break the record for most …

Mohammad Amir, UAE-banned Usman Khan named in Pakistan squad for T20 series against New Zealand
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mohammad Amir, UAE-banned Usman Khan named in Pakistan squad for T20 series against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Uncapped Usman Khan was named Tuesday in Pakistan's squad for its five-match T20 series against New Zealand after the batter was banned for five years by the Emirates Cricket Board. Pakistan's Mohammad Amir celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealand's Martin Guptill The ECB banned the 28-year-old Khan last week after he showed interest in playing for his country of …

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 …

It’s my duty to back captain Babar Azam, says deposed Shaheen Afridi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s my duty to back captain Babar Azam, says deposed Shaheen Afridi

The Hindu  

Pacer Shaheen Afridi, who was stripped of Pakistan’s white ball captaincy, on Sunday proclaimed his full-fledged support to Babar Azam, who was handed back the leadership role ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. Afridi led Pakistan in a solitary T20I series against New Zealand before the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to give back the T20I and ODI reins …

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