Babar Azam
Batsman
- Age
- 31 Y
- Matches
- 354
- Batting Style
- Right Handed Bat
- Bowling Style
- Right-arm offbreak
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.
England's Jos Buttler becomes 2nd-highest scorer in Men's T20Is: Stats
England's Jos Buttler smashed a brilliant knock of 80 off just 44 balls versus Sri Lanka in the 1st encounter of the T20I series held at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.
Babar Azam to play domestic red-ball cricket after seven years
Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam is set to return to domestic cricket after seven years.
England beat Pakistan in Edgbaston Test, win series 3-0: Stats
England overcame Pakistan in the third and final Test match at Edgbaston on Saturday to seal the three-match series by a 3-0 margin.
Edgbaston Test: Debutant Razaullah powers Pakistan to 449 versus England
In a stunning display of power hitting, Pakistan's debutant Razaullah scored a blistering 81 off just 63 balls, including nine sixes.
Pakistan's Babar Azam registers his 34th half-century in Tests: Stats
Pakistan cricket team's Test skipper, Babar Azam, missed out on a hundred against England on Day 3 of the 3rd match at Edgbaston.
Pakistan's Shan Masood slams his 15th half-century in Tests: Stats
Pakistan's Shan Masood missed out on a fine hundred against England on the third day of the third Test at Edgbaston.
Edgbaston Test: England take lead as Pakistan collapse for 133
England dominated on the first day of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
ENG vs PAK: Babar Azam, Joe Root falter at Edgbaston
Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam suffered an early dismissal in his side's score of 133 in the 1st innings of the 3rd Test on Wednesday.
England vs Pakistan, Edgbaston Test: Key player matchups
The third and final Test between England and Pakistan will begin on September 9 at Edgbaston.
'I wasn't consulted': Babar Azam on mid-series sacking of players
Pakistan cricket's recent controversy over the mid-series sacking of seven players and two coaches has taken a new turn.
Edgbaston Test: Can turbulent Pakistan challenge England in dead rubber?
Amid the off-field controversies, Pakistan will take on hosts England in the third and final Test at Birmingham's Edgbaston, starting September 9.
De Villiers slams Pakistan for lack of 'fight' vs England
Former South African cricket captain AB de Villiers has slammed the Pakistan national team for their lackluster performance in the ongoing Test series against England.
Babar Azam down with fever before Edgbaston Test: Details here
Adding to further turmoil in Pakistan cricket, captain Babar Azam is unwell with a fever, Geo News reported.
PCB issues show-cause notices to selectors: Here's why
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued show-cause notices to its selection committee members over the inclusion of Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan for the Test tours of the West Indies and England, as per Cricbuzz.
Shocking! Pakistan make seven changes amid Test struggles in England
In a major shake-up, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released seven players from its Test squad.
Did Pakistan consider boycotting Lord's Test over Imran's sons' interview?
Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam has dismissed reports suggesting that the team considered boycotting the Lord's Test.
Lord's Test, Day 2: England take 261-run lead versus Pakistan
England's bowlers put on a stellar performance on Day 2 of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's.
England vs Pakistan, Lord's Test: Presenting match preview and stats
England are set to face Pakistan in the 2nd Test match at Lord's starting August 27.
Babar Azam declared fit to play in 2nd England Test
Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has been declared fit to play in the second Test against England at Lord's.
Pakistan were outclassed by England in all departments: Salman Agha
Pakistan's stand-in captain, Salman Agha, has admitted that his team was outperformed by England in all aspects of the game.
1st Test: England begin post-Bazball era against Pakistan at Headingley
England's Test cricket enters a new chapter as they prepare to face Pakistan in the first Test of the three-match series, starting on August 19.
These player battles can headline England vs Pakistan Test series
The three-match Test series between England and Pakistan will get underway on August 19.
Babar Azam to miss first England Test; Agha to lead
Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first match of the three-Test series against England, starting on August 19.
Will Babar Azam be available for 1st England Test?
Babar Azam's participation in Pakistan's opening Test against England is still uncertain, as per Cricinfo.
How has Babar Azam fared against England in Tests? Stats
England and Pakistan are set to feature in a three-match Test series, starting August 19, Wednesday.
Babar Azam sustains hand injury ahead of England Tests: Details
Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam has been ruled out for the remainder of a three-day practice match against PCC Select XI in Beckenham.
'Keep Babar Azam away from English media': Rashid Latif
Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has made a peculiar recommendation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ahead of their upcoming Test series against England.
How Babar Azam has fared as Pakistan's Test captain overseas
Babar Azam led Pakistan to an eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the 2nd Test at Port of Spain, Trinidad.
WTC 2025-27: Pakistan rise to 8th spot after WI win
Pakistan have climbed a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table after defeating West Indies by eight wickets in the second and final Test of a two-match series.
Pakistan beat West Indies in 2nd Test, level series: Stats
Pakistan ended their three-year wait for an overseas Test victory by defeating the West Indies by eight wickets.
Babar Azam misses out on Test hundred versus WI: Stats
Pakistan captain Babar Azam narrowly missed out on what could have been his first Test hundred in nearly four years.
2nd Test: Why Pakistan dropped Mohammad Abbas against West Indies
Pakistan's captain Babar Azam has explained the decision to drop pacer Mohammad Abbas from the Playing XI for the 2nd Test against West Indies.
2nd Test: Can Pakistan avoid series defeat versus West Indies?
Pakistan will take on West Indies in the second and final Test of their series, starting Sunday at Port of Spain.
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.