Babar Azam

Babar needs to improve strike rate for T20 comeback, says Hesson

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been told to improve his batting against spin and boost his overall strike rate to be considered for Twenty20 Internationals, coach Mike Hesson said.

No Babar, Rizwan in Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad

Pakistan have named a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE, excluding veteran stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.

Shaheen, Rauf back in Pakistan's T20 squad after series loss against Bangladesh

Big names are back in Pakistan's T20I and ODI squads to face West Indies.

Babar, Afridi need to win their place back in Pak team, coach reveals

New Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson has revealed the steps that experienced duo Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi must take to work their way back into the T20I side.

‘Hope to learn from mistakes’: Both Shanto, Rizwan blurt out same cliches 

Hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh have had several similarities in their disappointing ICC Champions Trophy exits.

Kohli’s Pakistan masterclass lifts him into ODI top five, Babar clings to second

It means three players from India occupy spots inside the top five.

Akhtar blasts ‘fraud’ Babar after Pakistan’s CT exit

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar slammed Babar Azam for his showings in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, calling him ‘a fraud’, and also put the Pakistan team on blast for their lacklustre performance.

‘The tortoise and rabbit story’: Former cricketers slam Babar for his slow-paced half-century

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has come down hard on the right-hander, calling his batting style outdated and reminiscent of the 1980s.

New Zealand thrash Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener 

New Zealand underlined their title aspirations with a 60-run victory against defending champions Pakistan in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the National Stadium on Wednesday.

August 18, 2025
August 18, 2025

Babar needs to improve strike rate for T20 comeback, says Hesson

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been told to improve his batting against spin and boost his overall strike rate to be considered for Twenty20 Internationals, coach Mike Hesson said.

August 17, 2025
August 17, 2025

No Babar, Rizwan in Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad

Pakistan have named a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE, excluding veteran stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.

July 25, 2025
July 25, 2025

Shaheen, Rauf back in Pakistan's T20 squad after series loss against Bangladesh

Big names are back in Pakistan's T20I and ODI squads to face West Indies.

July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025

Babar, Afridi need to win their place back in Pak team, coach reveals

New Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson has revealed the steps that experienced duo Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi must take to work their way back into the T20I side.

February 27, 2025
February 27, 2025

‘Hope to learn from mistakes’: Both Shanto, Rizwan blurt out same cliches 

Hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh have had several similarities in their disappointing ICC Champions Trophy exits.

February 27, 2025
February 27, 2025

Kohli’s Pakistan masterclass lifts him into ODI top five, Babar clings to second

It means three players from India occupy spots inside the top five.

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025

Akhtar blasts ‘fraud’ Babar after Pakistan’s CT exit

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar slammed Babar Azam for his showings in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, calling him ‘a fraud’, and also put the Pakistan team on blast for their lacklustre performance.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

‘The tortoise and rabbit story’: Former cricketers slam Babar for his slow-paced half-century

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has come down hard on the right-hander, calling his batting style outdated and reminiscent of the 1980s.

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025

New Zealand thrash Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener 

New Zealand underlined their title aspirations with a 60-run victory against defending champions Pakistan in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the National Stadium on Wednesday.

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025

‘There is no pressure of anything’: Relaxed Babar reveals Pakistan’s mindset

In what will be Pakistan’s first ICC tournament played on home soil since 1996, there is a lot on the line for this team.