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.
What is West Indies's Test record at Queen's Park Oval?
The second Test match between West Indies and Pakistan is set to get underway on August 2 at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain.
Babar Azam averages 51.65 as Pakistan's Test captain: Stats
Babar Azam returned as Pakistan's Test captain after over three years, leading the side in the series opener against the West Indies in Tarouba.
1st Test: Babar Azam's 58* versus WI goes in vain
The first Test match between West Indies and Pakistan at Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, saw the hosts win by 90 runs on Day 4.
1st Test, West Indies stun Pakistan by 90 runs: Stats
The first Test match between West Indies and Pakistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba came to a fascinating end on Day 4.
Shan Masood races to his seventh Test hundred: Stats
Former Pakistan captain Shan Masood has made his bat talk in the first Test against West Indies at Tarouba's Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
Listing batters with most T20I ducks as captain
Zimbabwe's captain, Sikandar Raza, has set an unwanted record in the third and final T20I against India.
Sikandar Raza sets this unwanted record in T20Is: Details here
Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza set an unwanted record in the third and final T20I against India.
Babar Azam races past 4,500 Test runs: Decoding his stats
Babar Azam, the batting stalwart of Pakistan's cricket team, has gone past 4,500 runs in Test cricket.
Pakistan suffer massive blow ahead of WI Test series: Details
Pakistan's emerging star, Abdullah Fazal, has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against West Indies and England due to a lower back injury.
How has Babar Azam performed in away Test matches? Stats
Babar Azam is set to lead Pakistan in a two-match Test series against hosts West Indies, starting on July 25.
Babar Azam: Decoding his stats against West Indies in Tests
Pakistan cricket team is set to take on West Indies in a two-match Test series.
West Indies & Pakistan clash in Test series opener: Preview
West Indies and Pakistan, two of the lowest-ranked teams in the current World Test Championship cycle, are set to clash in a two-match Test series.
West Indies vs Pakistan: Decoding their head-to-head record in Tests
The West Indies are gearing up to host Pakistan in the opener of a two-match Test series.
These player battles can headline West Indies-Pakistan 1st Test
Pakistan and West Indies are gearing up for the first Test of their two-match series, starting Saturday at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad.
'Focus is on discipline': Babar Azam on Test captaincy return
Babar Azam is set to begin his second tenure as Pakistan's Test captain later this month. The series will be played in the Caribbean and will consist of two matches.
Pakistan name squads for West Indies, England Test series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced Babar Azam's return as the captain of the Test team.
Babar Azam reinstated as Pakistan's Test captain: Decoding his stats
Babar Azam has been named the new captain of Pakistan's Test cricket team, taking over from Shan Masood.
Pakistan beat Australia by 4 wickets in ODI series decider
Pakistan have clinched their third consecutive ODI series against Australia, winning the final match by four wickets in Lahore.
Matthew Kuhnemann claims three-fer versus Pakistan in 3rd ODI: Stats
Australian cricket team spinner Matthew Kuhnemann claimed a three-fer versus Pakistan in the ODI series decider at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
3rd ODI: Pakistan aim to seal series win against Australia
The third and final ODI of the series between Pakistan and Australia will be played on Thursday in Lahore.
Australia beat Pakistan in 2nd ODI, level three-match series: Stats
After losing the opener, Australia bounced back and defeated Pakistan in the 2nd ODI at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
2nd ODI: Pakistan, Australia meet in Lahore with different agendas
The second ODI of the three-match series between Pakistan and Australia will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday.
Pakistan beat visitors Australia by 5 wickets in 1st ODI
Pakistan defeated Australia by five wickets in the first ODI match held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
Babar Azam slams his 6th fifty-plus score versus Australia (ODIs)
Pakistan cricket team batter Babar Azam played a pivotal knock versus Australia in the 1st ODI held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
Pakistan host second-string Australia in 1st ODI: Preview and stats
Pakistan and Australia are set to clash in the first ODI of their three-match series on Saturday.
Bangladesh complete historic whitewash over Pakistan in Tests: Key stats
Bangladesh completed a historic whitewash over Pakistan in the two-match Test series at home. They sealed the second and final Test by 78 runs.
2nd Test: Bangladesh three wickets away from whitewash of Pakistan
Both Pakistan and Bangladesh will go for the kill on Day 5 of the second and final Test at Sylhet International Stadium.
2nd Test: Bangladesh tighten grip over Pakistan in Sylhet
Bangladesh are in a commanding position over Pakistan in the ongoing second Test match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Babar Azam hammers his 31st Test half-century: Key stats
Veteran Pakistan batter Babar Azam played a solid knock on Day 2 of the second Test match against Bangladesh at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh eye historic series win over Pakistan: 2nd Test preview
Bangladesh will take on Pakistan in the second Test match of their series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, starting from Saturday.
Pakistan suffer Babar Azam blow ahead of first Bangladesh Test
The Pakistan cricket team will be without star batter Babar Azam for the first Test match against Bangladesh.
WTC 2025-27: Hosts Bangladesh face Pakistan in 1st Test
After a two-year hiatus, Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to clash in a two-match Test series.
Babar Azam confirms he will continue playing all formats: Details
Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam has made it clear that he intends to play all three formats of the game.
Babar Azam slams his 13th century in T20 cricket: Stats
Peshawar Zalmi stormed into the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 final after a commanding 70-run victory over Islamabad United in the Qualifier.
Batters to hit 130-plus in a T20 innings most times
Riding on a record-breaking century from Abhishek Sharma, Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Delhi Capitals in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at home.
Babar Azam scripts records with his 12th T20 hundred: Stats
Babar Azam has ended a long wait for his first T20 century in nearly two years.
Babar Azam becomes fastest batter to 100 T20 fifties: Stats
Babar Azam, the captain of Peshawar Zalmi, has become the fastest cricketer to score 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket.
Babar Azam becomes fastest to 12,000 T20 runs: Key stats
Pakistan's batting talisman Babar Azam has broken a major record by becoming the fastest player to score 12,000 runs in T20 cricket.
'Stop comparisons...': Babar Azam to journalist over Virat Kohli question
Babar Azam recently lost his cool at a journalist during a post-match press conference.
PCB to investigate injuries of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced an investigation into the fitness of star batters Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman.
Babar Azam withdraws from National T20 Championship to 'fix flaws'
After being dropped from the ODI series against Bangladesh, former Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has pulled out of the ongoing National T20 Championship.
Pairs with 400-plus partnership runs in a T20 WC edition
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 was a historic tournament, with India successfully defending their title for the first time.
Here's why Babar Azam was not selected for Bangladesh ODIs
Pakistan's head coach Mike Hesson has explained the rationale behind leaving out star batter Babar Azam from the ODI squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.
Pakistan drop Babar Azam for Bangladesh ODI series: Details here
Pakistan have dropped star batter Babar Azam from the squad for the impending ODI series against Bangladesh.
Sahibzada Farhan slams his 2nd T20 World Cup century: Stats
Pakistan cricket team batter Sahibzada Farhan has continued his rich vein of form in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
What next for Babar Azam in T20Is? Decoding his stats
In a major move, Pakistan dropped their star batter Babar Azam from the playing XI for a crucial Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
T20 WC: Pakistan face eliminated Sri Lanka in must-win clash
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to clash in Match 50 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
T20 World Cup 2026: England beat Pakistan to reach semi-finals
England reached the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final after beating Pakistan in Pallekele.
Babar Azam's T20 World Cup strike rate falls to 111.50
Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam continues to falter in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Will rain play spoilsport in Pakistan-England T20 WC clash?
Team Pakistan is eager to return to action against England in their second T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Pakistan eye their maiden T20 WC win against England: Preview
England will take on Pakistan in Match 45 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Faf du Plessis shares his views on Babar Azam
Former South African captain Faf du Plessis believes that "honest conversations" between former Pakistan captain Babar Azam and coach Mike Hesson could be the key to maximizing Babar's potential in T20 cricket.
'He's aware': Mike Hesson talks about Babar Azam's strike rate
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson spoke about Babar Azam's low strike rate ahead of their first Super Eight match against New Zealand.
How has Babar Azam fared against New Zealand (T20Is)? Stats
All eyes will be on a struggling Babar Azam when New Zealand and Pakistan clash in Match 41 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday.
New Zealand and Pakistan meet for 50th time (T20Is): Stats
New Zealand and Pakistan renew their rivalry in T20Is.
T20 WC: Pakistan face Namibia in bid for Super 8s
Former champions Pakistan will face Namibia in their last league match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.