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Babar Azam set to return to domestic red-ball cricket after nearly seven years

Babar Azam is poised to make his comeback in domestic first-class cricket. This upcoming appearance marks the end of an absence spanning almost seven years from local multi-day competitions.

The prominent batter last featured in domestic red-ball matches close to seven years ago, making this prospective outing a notable return to the format at the national level.