Babar Azam

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Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has come down hard on the right-hander, calling his batting style outdated and reminiscent of the 1980s.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

‘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.

Babar bumps Kohli, joins Amla at top of elite list

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam is going through a lean patch with the bat in ODIs, having not scored a hundred in the format for over two years.

August 5, 2023
August 5, 2023

Pakistan cricketers set for massive salary hike: reports

According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to provide a significant salary increase to its cricketers through updated central contracts. This development arises amidst ongoing discussions between the PCB and the country’s cricket players regarding their involvement in various T20 Leagues abroad.

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

Pakistan crush Sri Lanka to clinch series 2-0

Noman returned career-best figures of 7-70 in his 15th Test as Sri Lanka suffered their heaviest Test defeat at home

July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023

Babar Azam lauds 'improved' Saud Shakeel

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said on Thursday his team's latest Test hero Saud Shakeel had stepped up his game and showcased new shots in his match-winning unbeaten 208 against Sri Lanka.

June 4, 2023
June 4, 2023

Babar inspires classmates in Harvard, Rizwan gifts Holy Quran to teacher

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and his teammate Mohammad Rizwan's executive education programme on the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports, making them the first cricketers to attend the the Harvard Business School.

May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023

Babar-Rizwan to join Harvard Business School’s education program

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and his deputy Mohammad Rizwan are set to become the first cricketers from the country to join Harvard Business School’s executive education program.

May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023

Babar ‘embarrassed' yet 'happy’ for making Iftikhar known as ‘Chacha’

Babar Azam revealed of having coined the ‘Chacha’ nickname for Iftikhar Ahmad and the Pakistan captain praised the middle-order batter after his unbeaten 72-ball 95 went in vain during Pakistan’s 47-run loss against New Zealand in fifth and final ODI in Karachi on Sunday.

May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023

Pakistan 'in good position' for World Cup, says Babar Azam

The hosts beat a depleted New Zealand 4-1 in the five-match series and on their way briefly reached the top of the one-day rankings for the first time.

May 6, 2023
May 6, 2023

‘Babar Azam is no less than Don Bradman’

Technique, temperament, consistency — Babar is now a complete cricketer, which is why former Pakistan batter and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president Ramiz Raja has drawn comparisons with Don Bradman, the greatest cricketer of all time.

May 6, 2023
May 6, 2023

Babar takes Pakistan to top of ODI rankings for first time with win over NZ

Babar Azam scored a superb century Friday to help lift Pakistan to the top of the one-day international rankings for the first time in history after a thumping 102-run victory in the fourth match against New Zealand in Karachi.

May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023

Babar becomes fastest to 5,000 ODI runs

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Friday became the fastest batter to complete 5,000 one-day international runs during the fourth match against New Zealand in Karachi.