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.
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.
Dominant NZ crush Pakistan in 1st T20I: Key stats
New Zealand registered a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the first match of their T20I series at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
Pakistan's T20I captain Salman Agha emphasizes on 'fearless' approach
Salman Agha, the newly appointed captain of Pakistan's T20I team, has stressed the need for a mindset shift and strategic transformation in their approach to cricket.
PCB slammed for pay cuts; players withdraw from T20 Championship
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come under fire for slashing the match fees of players in the National T20 Championship.
PCB chief reviews fee cuts for National T20 Cup: Details
Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, has ordered a review of the decision to cut match fees of players for the impending National T20 Championship.
Shubman Gill matches Babar Azam's world record with ICC award
Indian cricketer Shubman Gill was awarded the ICC Player of the Month for February 2025.
Babar Azam, Naseem Shah withdraw from National T20 Cup: Details
Star Pakistan players Babar Azam and Naseem Shah have pulled out of the upcoming National T20 Cup.
Pakistan name Salman Agha as T20I captain; Babar, Rizwan dropped
Salman Agha has taken over as Pakistan cricket team's new T20I captain for the upcoming series against New Zealand.
ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli returns to top five
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has made a comeback to the top five in the latest ICC ODI Rankings for batters.
Pakistan face Bangladesh in Champions Trophy: Presenting key player battles
Co-hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh will meet for their last match of the ICC Champions Trophy, at Rawalpindi.
Pakistan, Bangladesh eye redemption in final Champions Trophy clash
Pakistan and Bangladesh will meet for their last match of the ICC Champions Trophy, at Rawalpindi.
Babar Azam gets advise from Sunil Gavaskar amid poor form
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has given some strategic advice to Pakistan's top-order batsman, Babar Azam.
Aakash Chopra criticizes Pakistan's performance in 2025 Champions Trophy
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed his disappointment over Pakistan's performance in the ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy.
'Babar Azam is a fraud': Shoaib Akhtar after CT loss
Former cricketer, Shoaib Akhtar, has stirred controversy by calling ex-Pakistan captain Babar Azam a "fraud."
Babar Azam surpasses Saeed Anwar's record in ICC tournaments
Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam has scripted history by becoming the fastest Pakistani to score 1,000 runs in ICC tournaments.
India claim their third win over Pakistan in Champions Trophy
India hammered Pakistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Champions Trophy: India restrict Pakistan to 241 in Dubai
India restricted Pakistan to 241 in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter in Dubai.
Champions Trophy: Pakistan elect to bat against India in Dubai
The much-anticipated Pakistan vs India match in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is finally upon us in Dubai.
Why Umar Akmal has slammed former skipper Babar Azam's leadership
Former Pakistan batter Umar Akmal has publicly slammed Babar Azam, who earlier led the side across formats.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Key player battles in India-Pakistan clash
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will see one of cricket's fiercest rivalries come alive as India take on Pakistan on Sunday.
Sanjay Bangar slams Babar Azam's 'lack of intent' in defeat
Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar has blamed Babar Azam for Pakistan's loss to New Zealand in the Champions Trophy opener.
Wasim Akram gives 'brutally honest' take on Pakistan's loss
The Pakistan cricket team suffered a major blow in their Champions Trophy campaign, losing to New Zealand by 60 runs.
Cheteshwar Pujara criticizes Babar Azam's performance in Champions Trophy opener
Veteran Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has slammed Babar Azam's performance in Pakistan's Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand.
New Zealand tame Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy opener: Stats
An all-round New Zealand side beat defending champions Pakistan in match number 1 of the ICC Champions Trophy in Karachi on Wednesday.
Babar Azam completes 1,000 ODI runs against New Zealand: Stats
Babar Azam has attained a new milestone in ODIs. He has gone past 1,000 ODI runs versus New Zealand.
Shubman Gill dethrones Babar Azam as top-ranked ODI batter
Indian vice-captain Shubman Gill has has climbed to the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings.
Babar draws inspiration from 2017 win ahead of Champions Trophy
Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam finds inspiration in the team's iconic 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final win against India at The Oval.
Aakash Chopra highlights Pakistan's challenges ahead of Champions Trophy
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns over Pakistan's squad for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.
Babar Azam to open for Pakistan in Champions Trophy: Details
Mohammad Rizwan has confirmed that Babar Azam will be Pakistan's opening batsman in the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Babar Azam receives ICC T20I Team of the Year cap
Pakistan's premier batsman Babar Azam has received the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20I Team of the Year cap for 2024.
PAK vs NZ, Champions Trophy: Decoding key player battles
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener will see an exciting clash between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19.
CT: Mohammad Amir criticizes decision to promote Babar as opener
Former Pakistani cricketer, Mohammad Amir, has slammed the decision to promote Babar Azam as an opener in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Aakash Chopra highlights Pakistan's strength ahead of Champions Trophy
Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has highlighted Pakistan's strength in One Day International (ODI) cricket as a major advantage for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
CT: Pakistan back Babar Azam as opener despite recent struggles
Ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan's head coach Aqib Javed has thrown his weight behind top-order batsman Babar Azam.
New Zealand tame Pakistan in ODI tri-series final: Key stats
New Zealand's cricket team delivered a stellar performance in the tri-series final against Pakistan.
Decoding fastest batters to 6,000 ODI runs
Pakistan's Babar Azam just became the joint-fastest player to score 6,000 ODI runs, joining former South African opener Hashim Amla.
Babar Azam becomes joint-fastest to 6,000 ODI runs: Key stats
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam reached a major career milestone, scoring his 6,000th ODI run in the tri-series final against New Zealand on February 14.
Sarfaraz Ahmed backs Pakistan to defend Champions Trophy title
Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, has expressed confidence in the current team's ability to defend their ICC Champions Trophy title.
Batters with centuries in all three formats at a venue
India's vice-captain, Shubman Gill, slammed a historic century in the 3rd and final ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Babar Azam rejects 'King' title, emphasizes progress over personal glory
Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam has requested fans and media to stop calling him "King." He made the request after Pakistan's historic win over South Africa to enter the tri-series final at home.
Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan backs Babar Azam amid form slump
The Pakistan cricket team's skipper and wicket-keeper, Mohammad Rizwan, has come out in support of Babar Azam, as the team gears up for the tri-series final against New Zealand in Karachi.
Shubman Gill jumps to No. 2 in ICC ODI Rankings
The latest update to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's ODI Player Rankings has made the race for the top batter spot even more competitive.
Babar Azam eyes this record of Hashim Amla in ODIs
Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam is on the cusp of breaking a world record. He could become the fastest player to reach 6,000 runs in ODIs.