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Watch: Abhishek Sharma turns Babar Azam, drops a dolly in 1st T20I vs New Zealand

During the opening match of the five-game T20I series on Thursday at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, Indian opener Abhishek Sharma committed a costly fielding error. In the eleventh over, fast bowler…

Oct 22

Babar Azam achieves historic milestone, joins Inzamam and Miandad in elite list

Pakistan’s Babar Azam scripted history on Sunday by becoming the fifth cricketer for his country to surpass 16,000 international runs, achieving the milestone during the opening ODI of a tri-series…

Oct 19

Babar Azam completes 16,000 international runs, fails to beat Virat Kohli's pace

Babar Azam reached a significant career milestone during the opening match of a tri-series hosted in Pakistan. By scoring his 16,000th international run, he became the fifth player from his nation to…

Oct 18

Babar Azam reaches 16,000 international runs during Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI

Babar Azam achieved a significant career milestone during the opening match of the tri-series against Sri Lanka on Sunday. By reaching 16,000 international runs, he became the fifth Pakistani…

Oct 18

Shoaib Akhtar warns Babar Azam could be dropped from Pakistan’s ODI team

Legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has raised concerns about the future of Pakistan’s ODI lineup, including captain Babar Azam, ahead of the upcoming tri-nation series against Sri Lanka and England.…

Oct 18

No pressure on Babar Azam, he's the backbone: Shaheen Afridi ahead of tri-series against Sri Lanka and England

Pakistan limited-overs skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi has offered strong support to Babar Azam ahead of the tri-series opener, dismissing concerns about the experienced batsman and describing him as the…

Oct 17

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Desert Vipers CEO explains why Babar Azam was high on priority list

Defending champions Desert Vipers secured Pakistan’s Babar Azam at the ILT20 auction on October 2, 2026, locking in the veteran batter at his base price of USD 80,000. Azam, who holds the record for…

Oct 7

Iyer breaks Kohli's captaincy record: captain; Babar Azam still ahead

India captain Shreyas Iyer made history in T20I cricket by becoming the first Indian leader to score a century while chasing, smashing an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls against the West Indies in Lucknow.…

Oct 7

'He will serve Pakistan a lot' - Babar Azam on Sufyan Moqim's future

Peshawar Zalmi star Babar Azam has expressed high praise for teammate Sufyan Moqim following the conclusion of the Pakistan Super League 2026. Moqim captured twenty-two wickets across eleven matches…

Oct 3

Babar Azam sold to Desert Vipers as other ILT20 teams snub Pakistan cricketers

The Desert Vipers made waves at the recent player bidding event by securing three prominent cricketers from Pakistan for the upcoming campaign in the United Arab Emirates. Franchise representatives…

Oct 1

Watch: Babar Azam crosses limits, snatches & throws fan’s phone after selfie request

During a domestic red-ball fixture in Islamabad, Pakistan Test batter Babar Azam grabbed a spectator's mobile phone and tossed it away after supporters repeatedly invaded the playing area for…

Oct 1

Babar Azam dismissed for 21 in President's Trophy as domestic struggles continue

Babar Azam extended his quiet run in the domestic circuit after falling for 21 runs off 39 balls during a President's Trophy contest. Afaq Afridi trapped the premier batter leg-before-wicket while…

Sep 30

Salman Ali Agha sacked, Shaheen Afridi dropped, Babar Azam retained in Pakistan T20I squad

Major leadership shifts are underway for the national cricket setup as the squad prepares for upcoming fixtures. Team management has reportedly decided to remove the current skipper from his…

Sep 30

Babar Azam leads star-studded ILT20 Auction list, 17 Pakistan players in fray

The upcoming International League T20 player auction has drawn two hundred hopefuls representing twenty-three nations, featuring marquee global talents alongside a contingent from Pakistan. Franchise…

Sep 29

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ILT20 2026/27 player auction: Babar Azam enters ILT20 auction pool for the first time

Babar Azam has registered for the upcoming ILT20 player auction, entering the maximum valuation tier for his debut appearance in the competition. He joins a preliminary roster featuring international…

Sep 29

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Babar Azam dismissed cheaply twice on FC comeback as Abbottabad fans left disappointed

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam endured a difficult return to red-ball cricket after an absence of nearly seven years, accumulating only sixteen runs across two trips to the crease during a…

Sep 27

'Babar Azam struggles to handle captaincy': Waqar Younis warns 'losing a player'

Former Pakistan skipper Waqar Younis has expressed concern that Babar Azam is suffering a decline in batting form due to the heavy burden of red-ball leadership. Following the national side's series…

Sep 22

Babar Azam ‘struggles to handle captaincy pressure’: Waqar Younis believes Pakistan ‘losing him as a player’

Former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis has expressed concern that reinstating Babar Azam as Test captain is negatively affecting his batting performance. Waqar noted that the batter absorbs too…

Sep 22

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‘Tu chhole bechne aaya hai?’ Wasim Akram shows no mercy to Babar Azam after PCB sacks 7 players, coaches mid-series

Pakistan cricket faces severe turmoil following a comprehensive three-nil Test series defeat against England under the leadership of Babar Azam. In an extraordinary measure, national cricket…

Sep 20

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Babar Azam returns to Pakistan's domestic first class cricket desperate to find form

Babar Azam has made his comeback to Pakistan's domestic first-class cricket scene. The star batter is actively seeking to rediscover his best batting rhythm. His transition back into the red-ball…

Sep 15

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Babar Azam turns to domestic cricket after 7 years amid prolonged Test form struggles

Babar Azam is heading back to the domestic circuit following an absence that lasted seven years. The batter is making this transition in the wake of an extended slump in the Test arena. His decision…

Sep 15

As Pakistan spirals in WTC, Babar Azam returns to domestic cricket for first time in 7 years

Babar Azam is set to feature in domestic competition after an absence spanning seven years. This move comes at a challenging juncture for the national side, as Pakistan continues to struggle in the…

Sep 15

Babar Azam to return to Pakistan's domestic first-class cricket

Babar Azam is set to participate once again in the Pakistani domestic red-ball circuit. His upcoming appearance marks a comeback to the country's multi-day first-class format.

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

Pakistan batter Babar Azam is poised to make his comeback to the domestic multi-day format following an absence of close to six years. The seasoned batsman will feature in domestic first-class…

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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…

ICC sanctions Babar Azam, Pakistan for slow over-rate against England

The International Cricket Council has penalized Babar Azam and the Pakistan national cricket team following their recent match against England. The disciplinary action was handed down due to…

Babar Azam's Team Slammed By Ex-India Cricketer: 'Man, This Pakistani Team Is Very...'

A former Indian cricketer has publicly criticized the Pakistan national squad led by Babar Azam. The critique emerged via a News18 report highlighting the retired player's blunt remarks regarding the…

‘Man, this Pakistani team is very ordinary’: Former India batsman tears Babar Azam’s men apart in scathing assessment

Following Pakistan's struggles during their three-match Test tour of England, former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik shared a comprehensive critique of the touring side on social media.…

Iceland Cricket's brutal dig at Pakistan: Babar Azam and Co.'s fight vs England in 2nd innings of 3rd Test gives 'hope' to minnows Iceland

Iceland Cricket recently took a sharp swipe at the Pakistani national squad following their performance against England. The pointed jab came during the second innings of the third Test match, where…

Babar Azam expects major review after England 3-0 loss

Babar Azam anticipates a substantial assessment to take place following a 3-0 series defeat against England. The setback against the English squad has prompted the expectation of an extensive…