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Babar Azam

Born in Lahore Babar Azam is the first cousin of Akmal brothers. He is considered as the next big thing in or Pakistan cricket because of discipline and control temperament. He is the fastest to score 1000 runs in T20I cricket that show how good he is for the shorter format of the game. After scoring runs in domestic cricket Babar got the national team call-up in 2015 against Zimbabwe but his career got new heights when he scores back to back three centuries against West Indies in ODI series which led to his Test cricket debut. He is often compared to Indian `Run Machine` Virat Kohli but Babar regards him as a senior cricketer always.

Babar Azam

Babar Azam becomes second player after Virat Kohli to achieve historic milestone in T20I cricket
Cricket | May 31, 2024, 12:55 AM IST
After being forced to bat first, in-form openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan pulled off a brilliant 59-run stand for the opening wicket to give Pakistan a strong start in the fourth T20I match against England at the Oval on Thursday.
ENG vs PAK 4th T20I Pitch Report: How will the surface at Kennington Oval in London play?
Cricket | May 30, 2024, 01:32 PM IST
England are leading the four-match series 1-0 and with rain washing out two matches already, they cannot lose the series now. On the other hand, Pakistan will be itching to get on the field and level the series and also gain some confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup.
PCB issues clarification on reports of Shaheen Afridi denying vice-captaincy
Cricket | May 26, 2024, 02:06 PM IST
Shaheen Afridi, who was removed as Pakistan's T20 captain after the hammering series defeat against New Zealand. Reportedly, Shaheen denied the vice-captaincy role after being offered the same for the T20 World Cup, however, the Pakistan Cricket Board has now come up with a clarification.

Babar Azam surpasses Rohit Sharma in major T20I record; inches away from dethroning Virat Kohli
Cricket | May 25, 2024, 10:35 PM IST
After scoring 20 runs against England in the second T20I match at Birmingham's Edgbaston, Pakistan's white-ball cricket team captain surpassed Rohit Sharma in the list of players with the most runs in T20Is and is inches away from replacing Virat Kohli at the top.
Shaheen Afridi rejects vice-captaincy offer; Pakistan head into T20 World Cup without Babar's deputy
Cricket | May 25, 2024, 06:36 PM IST
The PCB Selection Committee reportedly considered Shaheen Afridi to be vice-captain of Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 ahead of the star all-rounder Shadab Khan and experienced wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.
ENG vs PAK 1st T20I Dream11 fantasy team: England vs Pakistan Dream11 prediction and captaincy picks
Cricket | May 22, 2024, 05:46 PM IST
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: The defending T20 World Champions will kick off their final preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 with a four-match T20I series against Pakistan at home. The returning pacer Jofra Archer is set to play his first competitive match since May 2023.

England vs Pakistan Live telecast: When and where to watch ENG vs PAK T20 series on TV and streaming
Cricket | May 22, 2024, 03:42 PM IST
England will take on Pakistan to fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in a four-match T20 series. While England players have come together for a T20 assignment after a long time, Pakistan have comparatively been playing a lot of T20 cricket in the last couple of months.
Babar Azam and Jos Buttler chase Rohit Sharma's record in T20Is
Cricket | May 22, 2024, 12:46 PM IST
After two months full of IPL action, the focus is slowly shifting to international cricket with T20 World Cup on the horizon. England and Pakistan will face each other in the first T20I of four-match series starting from May 22 and the captains of both teams are chasing personal milestones.
ENG vs PAK 1st T20I: Headingley Pitch Report for England vs Pakistan series opener
Cricket | May 22, 2024, 12:27 PM IST
England have had the wood over Pakistan in the shortest format of the sport. The Three Lions have won 19 out of the 29 T20Is that they have played against Pakistan. On the other hand, Pakistan have won nine fixtures. One game couldn't yield a result.

ENG vs PAK T20I Series: Schedule, Venues, Live Streaming and all you need to know
Cricket | May 22, 2024, 12:04 PM IST
England and Pakistan will be involved in the last set of T20 Internationals before the World Cup that is set to commence on June 1. Both sides won't be playing any warm-up matches in the lead up to the mega event and for the same reason, these four matches will be crucial for them.
Pakistan's white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten aims to 'take pressure off' Babar Azam
Cricket | May 17, 2024, 12:32 PM IST
Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the white-ball head coach of Pakistan for a two-year stint. The former South African international is currently busy with his IPL commitment with Gujarat Titans (GT).
Babar Azam moves past Virat Kohli to create new world record in T20I cricket
Cricket | May 15, 2024, 07:30 AM IST
Babar Azam led his team to a series win against Ireland in Ireland and will now look to win against England in the lead-up to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. He averages 41.19 in T20Is with the bat in hand.

India TV Sports Wrap on May 13: Today's top 10 trending news stories
Other Sports | May 13, 2024, 10:38 AM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat the Delhi Capitals by 47 runs to stay in the hunt for the playoffs in IPL 2024 while Babar Azam became the most successful captain in T20Is after Pakistan won the 2nd T20I against Ireland. Here's a look at the top 10 trending sports stories on May 13.
Babar Azam becomes most successful captain in T20I history after Pakistan win second T20I vs Ireland
Cricket | May 13, 2024, 08:28 AM IST
Babar Azam scripted world record as he registered the most number of wins as a captain in T20 internationals after Pakistan defeated Ireland in the second T20I in Dublin to level the three-match series 1-1. Babar surpassed the likes of Eoin Morgan and Uganda's Brian Masaba to achieve the record.
Ireland draw first blood to leave Pakistan dazed in T20I series opener
Cricket | May 11, 2024, 07:42 AM IST
Former skipper Andy Balbirnie was awarded the Player of the Match (POTM) honour. The right-handed batter scored 77 runs off 45 balls with the help of 10 fours and two maximums and batted at a strike of 140.00.

Haris Rauf recalled as Pakistan announce 18-member squad for Ireland and England tour
Cricket | May 02, 2024, 12:53 PM IST
Haris Rauf, Salman Ali Agha and Hasan Ali have been recalled to the T20I set-up. These three players were not a part of Pakistan's recently concluded five-match home series against New Zealand.
Babar Azam blames batting collapse after heartbreaking loss to New Zealand in 4th T20I
Cricket | Apr 26, 2024, 09:18 AM IST
William O'Rourke won the Player of the Match award for his stupendous bowling display. The right-arm pacer bagged figures of 3/27 and claimed the big wickets of Saim Ayub, Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed.
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report for 4th T20I: How will surface at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore play?
Cricket | Apr 25, 2024, 11:30 AM IST
New Zealand and Pakistan will face each other in the fourth T20I today (April 25) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The five-match series is currently locked at 1-1 after the opening game ended in no result due to rain in Rawalpindi. The caravan now moves to Lahore for the last two matches.
New Zealand level series against Pakistan as Chapman guides visitors to 7-wicket win in 3rd T20I
Cricket | Apr 22, 2024, 01:47 PM IST
A depleted New Zealand side sans most of their first-choice players beat Pakistan in the third T20I riding on Mark Chapman's unbeaten 87 blitz in Rawalpindi. The series is now 1-1 level with two matches to go after a no result in the first game and Pakistan winning the second.
Babar Azam quashes rumours of rift with Shaheen Afridi ahead of New Zealand series
Cricket | Apr 18, 2024, 07:53 AM IST
Pakistan are all geared up to take on a second string New Zealand in a five-match T20I series at home starting Thursday (April 18). The first T20I will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.