Babar Azam

Pakistan recall Babar Azam for South Africa tour, Sajid Khan out

Pakistan recalled former skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday for the away Test series and white-ball matches against South Africa starting next week, but there was no place for spinner Sajid Khan.

Babar can take a page out of Kohli’s book, Ponting suggests

“You know, when you look at (Babar’s) numbers, it's been a bit like the stuff that we were talking about with Virat [Kohli] earlier on,” Ponting said

'Sometimes, people need a break': Shan backs Babar to return stronger after drop

Asked about Babar's future, Shan told the BBC's 'Stumped' podcast on Saturday: "I think he's one of the best batsmen in the world. I'm nobody to deny him a future. He has every quality to be one of the greatest batsmen in Test cricket.

Azam, Shaheen back in Pakistan squad for Australia tour

Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi were named on Sunday in Pakistan's squads for the November limited-overs series in Australia after being dropped from the last two Tests against England.

Dropped: The rise and fall of Pakistan batting maestro Babar Azam

Babar Azam was on top of the world two years ago -- Pakistan captain and top-rated batsman in all three formats -- but he will celebrate his 30th birthday at home on Tuesday when the second Test against England begins in Multan.

Babar Azam dropped for second England Test

Out-of-form batsman Babar Azam was dropped on Sunday as Pakistan shook up their squad for the second Test against England, following their innings and 47-run defeat in the first.

Pakistan rudderless after white-ball captain Babar Azam resigns

Azam announced his resignation on his personal social media just before midnight on Tuesday, before an official Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) statement more than 12 hours later.

Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan white-ball skipper

Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan's white-ball skipper on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his playing role in the future matches, batter said on social media site X.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test: Babar's batting position confirmed

Babar spent much of his early Test career batting at No.3 and there was speculation that the right-hander may return to that spot under new coach Jason Gillespie.

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

Pakistan recall Babar Azam for South Africa tour, Sajid Khan out

Pakistan recalled former skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday for the away Test series and white-ball matches against South Africa starting next week, but there was no place for spinner Sajid Khan.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

Babar can take a page out of Kohli’s book, Ponting suggests

“You know, when you look at (Babar’s) numbers, it's been a bit like the stuff that we were talking about with Virat [Kohli] earlier on,” Ponting said

November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

'Sometimes, people need a break': Shan backs Babar to return stronger after drop

Asked about Babar's future, Shan told the BBC's 'Stumped' podcast on Saturday: "I think he's one of the best batsmen in the world. I'm nobody to deny him a future. He has every quality to be one of the greatest batsmen in Test cricket.

October 27, 2024
October 27, 2024

Azam, Shaheen back in Pakistan squad for Australia tour

Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi were named on Sunday in Pakistan's squads for the November limited-overs series in Australia after being dropped from the last two Tests against England.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

Dropped: The rise and fall of Pakistan batting maestro Babar Azam

Babar Azam was on top of the world two years ago -- Pakistan captain and top-rated batsman in all three formats -- but he will celebrate his 30th birthday at home on Tuesday when the second Test against England begins in Multan.

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

Babar Azam dropped for second England Test

Out-of-form batsman Babar Azam was dropped on Sunday as Pakistan shook up their squad for the second Test against England, following their innings and 47-run defeat in the first.

October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

Pakistan rudderless after white-ball captain Babar Azam resigns

Azam announced his resignation on his personal social media just before midnight on Tuesday, before an official Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) statement more than 12 hours later.

October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan white-ball skipper

Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan's white-ball skipper on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his playing role in the future matches, batter said on social media site X.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test: Babar's batting position confirmed

Babar spent much of his early Test career batting at No.3 and there was speculation that the right-hander may return to that spot under new coach Jason Gillespie.

August 16, 2024
August 16, 2024

My dream wicket is Babar Azam: Shoriful 

Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam has his sights set on the prized wicket of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam.