Babar Azam: News
One of the top-ranked ODI batsmen in the world, Babar Azam is considered one of the best in the business, alongside Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root. Captain of the Pakistani cricket team across all three formats of the game, this talented right-handed batsman's tryst with international cricket began when he debuted against Zimbabwe in an ODI in 2015. A cousin of Pakistani cricketers Kamran, Umar, and Adnan Akmal, Azam later made his Test debut for Pakistan against West Indies in 2016 when he made his mark as a player to look out for. Known for his elegance, Azam scored three consecutive hundreds against the Windies in the 2016 series and, in the process, had become the second-highest scorer ever in a three-match ODI series. Known for his exploits in the shorter formats of the game, Azam is also the quickest player to reach the mark of 13 ODI centuries. He is no stranger to success in the longest format of the game, either. Notably, in 2019, he was appointed the captain of the Pakistan team for T20Is and ODIs and later named the Test captain in 2021.
Babar Azam becomes first Asian batter with 3,000 WTC runs
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has created history by becoming the first-ever Asian batter to score 3,000 runs in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test: Decoding key player battles
The much-anticipated first Test match between Pakistan and South Africa is all set to take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, starting on October 12.
Babar Azam to play Quaid-e-Azam Trophy ahead of SA Tests
Star Pakistan batsman Babar Azam will play in the country's domestic first-class tournament, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, ahead of the Test series against South Africa, starting October 12.
Full-member team captains with hundreds in T20I run chases
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh led his team to a thrilling three-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third and final T20I at Tauranga's Bay Oval.
Babar, Rizwan named in Pakistan squad for South Africa Tests
Pakistan have announced an 18-member squad for the two-match home Test series against South Africa, starting October 12.
Nissanka breaks this T20 Asia Cup record of Virat Kohli
Sri Lanka's star opener, Pathum Nissanka, has broken Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli's record for most 50-plus scores in the T20 Asia Cup.
Listing Pakistan batters with 8,000-plus runs in T20 cricket
Pakistan's star cricketer Fakhar Zaman has surpassed the 8,000-run mark in T20 cricket.
Saim Ayub equals this unwanted record of Babar Azam (T20Is)
Pakistan's young opening batsman Saim Ayub has had a rough patch in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025.
India, Pakistan clash in Asia Cup amid tensions: Preview
The highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan will take place on September 14 at the Dubai International Stadium.
Babar Azam named in red-ball training camp before SA Tests
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a red-ball training camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore.
PCB central contracts 2025/26: Babar, Rizwan demoted; no Category A
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its central contracts for the 2025/26 season.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in T20Is: Decoding the stats
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its 17-member squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series and Asia Cup 2025.
Asia Cup: Will Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan make T20I comeback?
Pakistan cricket is in a state of turmoil after their 1-2 ODI series defeat against West Indies.
Rohit Sharma becomes second-ranked ICC ODI batter: Details here
Star Indian batter Rohit Sharma has climbed to the second position in the latest ICC ODI Batting rankings.
West Indies thump Pakistan in 3rd ODI, seal series: Stats
The West Indies cricket team thumped Pakistan in the 3rd and final ODI of the three-match series at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.
West Indies beat Pakistan in rain-hit 2nd ODI, level series
West Indies beat Pakistan by five wickets in a rain-hit 2nd ODI at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.
Jayden Seales claims three-fer in rain-hit 2nd ODI versus Pakistan
West Indies pacer Jayden Seales was the pick of the bowlers for his side versus Pakistan in the 2nd ODI held at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.
Babar Azam owns 20 ducks in internationals for Pakistan: Stats
Pakistan cricket team batter Babar Azam suffered an early dismissal in the 2nd ODI versus West Indies at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.
2nd ODI: Can West Indies bounce back against Pakistan?
West Indies will take on Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series on August 10.
Mohammad Rizwan shines vs WI, hammers his 16th ODI fifty
Pakistan have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against hosts West Indies, after winning the first match by five wickets at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad.
1st ODI: Rizwan, Nawaz shine as Pakistan beat West Indies
Pakistan have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against West Indies after winning the first match by five wickets.
Babar Azam features in his 200th List A match: Stats
Pakistan's batting ace Babar Azam has attained a key milestone in the 50-over format, completing 200 caps in List A cricket.
West Indies vs Pakistan, ODIs 2025: Decoding key player battles
West Indies and Pakistan will be fighting hard in a three-match ODI series to be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad on August 8, 10, and 12.
West Indies vs Pakistan, ODIs 2025: Here's the statistical preview
West Indies and Pakistan gear up for a three-match ODI series to be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad on August 8, 10, and 12.
Babar Azam boasts best ODI batting average vs WI: Stats
The Pakistan cricket team is gearing up for a three-match ODI series against West Indies, starting August 8 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago.
Asia Cup: Will Babar Azam make comeback to T20I team?
Pakistan's explosive batsman, Fakhar Zaman, is doubtful for the upcoming T20 Asia Cup due to fitness issues.
Can Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi return to Pakistan's T20I team?
Pakistan's new white-ball coach Mike Hesson has laid out a roadmap for the return of experienced players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi to the T20I side.
Alex Hales becomes first player with 1,500 T20 fours: Stats
Star English batter Alex Hales has become the first player complete 1,500 boundaries (fours) in T20 cricket.
Babar Azam: Decoding his crunch stats in T20 cricket
Pakistan's cricketing sensation, Babar Azam, has signed a deal with the Sydney Sixers for his maiden Big Bash League (BBL) season.
Decoding the top run-getters in T20I history
England's dashing wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler recently became the fourth-highest run-scorer in T20 International (T20I) cricket.
4 batters with 90-plus fifties in T20 cricket
England talisman Jos Buttler played a stellar innings of 96 off 59 balls in the first T20I against West Indies at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street.
ICC T20I Rankings: Babar Azam drops out of top 10
Pakistan's former top-ranked T20I batter, Babar Azam, has fallen out of the top 10 in the latest ICC Rankings.
Who is the fastest batter to complete 5,000 T20 runs?
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill recently became the second-fastest Indian to accomplish 5,000 T20 runs.
Fastest to 8,000 runs in T20 cricket (by innings)
Delhi Capitals's KL Rahul slammed a fine hundred versus Gujarat Titans in Match 60 of IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
David Warner slams his 110th fifty in T20s: Key stats
In a thrilling encounter, Karachi Kings booked their Pakistan Super League 2025 playoffs berth by defeating Peshawar Zalmi by 23 runs.
Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in first innings (T20s): Stats
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star player Virat Kohli has set a new record by scoring the most 50-plus scores while batting first in T20s.
Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in 3rd ODI against NZ
The Pakistan cricket team has been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for maintaining a slow over-rate in their 3rd and final ODI against New Zealand.
3rd ODI: Babar Azam's fifty against NZ goes in vain
New Zealand completed a clean sweep against Pakistan, winning the three-match ODI series 3-0.
New Zealand rout Pakistan 3-0 in ODI series: Key stats
New Zealand beat Pakistan in the 3rd ODI to win the three-match series 3-0.
Half-centurion Babar Azam scripts this record in 1st NZ ODI
Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam made his bat talk in the first ODI against New Zealand on March 29.
Dominant New Zealand crush Pakistan in ODI series opener: Stats
New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 73 runs in Napier in the first match of the three-ODI series.
Did Salman Agha take dig at Babar and Rizwan? Details
Fans perceived Pakistan's T20I captain Salman Ali Agha's comments as a subtle dig at senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan after his team registered a thumping win over New Zealand.
Hasan Nawaz smokes fastest T20I century for Pakistan: Stats
In a stunning exhibition of batting, Hasan Nawaz has broken the record for the fastest T20I century by a Pakistani batter.
Former Pakistani pacer slams Babar, Rizwan for skipping T20 Cup
Former Pakistani pacer Sikander Bakht has come out in the open to slam Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for skipping the National T20 Cup, organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
1st T20I: Jamieson reflects on his match-winning spell against Pakistan
New Zealand defeated Pakistan by nine wickets in the opener of the five-T20I series.