Babar Azam
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Pakistan hit with double WTC sanction, docked 11 points for maintaining slow over-rate
Cricket | Sep 14, 2026, 01:49 PM ISTWith Pakistan having lost the third and final Test of the series against England, the side has been hit with a major blow as the ICC came forward and hit Pakistan cricket with two WTC sanctions for maintaining a slow over-rate.
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What happened to Babar Azam, as Pakistan captain is currently doubtful for third Test vs England?
Cricket | Sep 02, 2026, 11:07 AM ISTPakistan captain Babar Azam is reportedly down with a high fever ahead of the third Test against England at Edgbaston. Team manager Naveed Akram Cheema expects him to recover, but his fitness and form remain under scrutiny after Pakistan’s two defeats.
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Is Babar Azam completely fit to play second Test vs England at Lord's?
Cricket | Aug 26, 2026, 11:26 AM ISTPakistan captain Babar Azam is set to return for the second Test against England at Lord’s after completing a full batting session following his finger injury. His comeback could strengthen Pakistan’s struggling batting lineup.
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How did Babar Azam ruin Pakistan's fast-bowling culture? Former cricketer explains
Cricket | Aug 20, 2026, 05:21 PM ISTFormer Pakistan cricketer Urooj Mumtaz blamed Babar Azam’s preference for flatter pitches for the decline of Pakistan’s fast-bowling attack. She said poor domestic conditions have offered pacers little assistance, hurting the country’s ability to produce quality quicks.
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Why is Babar Azam not playing in England vs Pakistan 1st Test in Leeds?
Cricket | Aug 19, 2026, 03:20 PM ISTBabar Azam misses Pakistan’s first Test against England in Leeds after suffering a right-hand injury during the warm-up. Salman Agha takes charge, while Abdullah Shafique returns to the XI. England won the toss and opted to field first.
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Babar Azam ruled out of first Test vs England, Pakistan announce new captain
Cricket | Aug 18, 2026, 06:38 PM ISTPakistan captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first Test against England at Leeds. Head coach Sarfaraz Khan has confirmed the development, announcing Salman Ali Agha as the captain for the opening game.
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Babar Azam still remains doubtful for opening Test against England; what happened?
Cricket | Aug 18, 2026, 11:16 AM ISTBabar Azam remains doubtful for Pakistan’s first Test against England after aggravating his finger injury in the warm-up game. A late call is expected, while Saud Shakeel and Awais Zafar could fill the middle-order spots if he misses out.
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Babar Azam suffers injury scare, ruled out of warm-up clash before three-match Test series vs ENG
Cricket | Aug 15, 2026, 01:21 PM ISTBabar Azam suffered a hand injury during Pakistan’s warm-up match against Professional County Club Select XI and was withdrawn as a precaution. With the England Test series starting August 19, Pakistan will monitor his fitness ahead of the opening game.
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Babar Azam ends near two-year wait in ICC rankings after guiding Pakistan to win over West Indies
Cricket | Aug 12, 2026, 05:52 PM ISTBabar Azam was among the beneficiaries from Pakistan in the ICC rankings after their win over West Indies in the second Test as they tied the series 1-1. Babar has jumped into the top 10 of the Test batters' rankings after almost two years.
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Babar Azam's near four-year wait for Test ton continues, Pakistan skipper dismissed in bizarre way
Cricket | Aug 04, 2026, 08:46 PM ISTBabar Azam last scored a Test century in December 2022 against New Zealand as his wait of close to four years continued after he was dismissed on 88 during the first innings of the second Test against West Indies. Babar was run out on 88 during the first innings.
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Where to watch Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test live on TV and stream online in India?
Cricket | Jul 25, 2026, 04:56 PM ISTPakistan begin their two-Test series against West Indies in Trinidad aiming for their first World Test Championship win under returning captain Babar Azam. The hosts, led by Roston Chase, hope home conditions and a refreshed squad can deliver a strong start. Check where to watch in India.
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Babar Azam returns as Pakistan's Test captain ahead of two-game series against West Indies
Cricket | Jul 05, 2026, 12:48 PM ISTWith Pakistan all set to take on the West Indies in a two-game Test series, the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) took centre stage and announced Pakistan's squad for the series, and veteran batter Babar Azam has made his return as the Test captain.
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Pakistan announce ODI squad for Australia series; Babar Azam returns, while Mohammad Rizwan dropped
Cricket | May 22, 2026, 05:19 PM ISTPakistan recalled Babar Azam for the ODI series against Australia starting May 30, while Mohammad Rizwan was dropped after a lean run in Bangladesh. Shaheen Afridi will captain the side, with several returning stars and uncapped players included.
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Is Babar Azam playing for Pakistan in 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet?
Cricket | May 16, 2026, 12:49 PM ISTBabar Azam pulled out of the first Test against Bangladesh due to a knee injury, as Abdullah Fazal was handed a debut. Fazal scored fifties in both innings despite Pakistan losing the series opener by 104 runs.
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Babar Azam ruled out of first Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur, here's why
Cricket | May 07, 2026, 10:58 PM ISTPakistan captain Babar Azam will miss the first Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur due to a left knee injury. Arriving after PSL success, he trained briefly before pain forced him out. Pakistan must adjust their middle order with debutants and senior batters stepping up.
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Can Babar Azam score first Test century in nearly four years? Shan Masood reflects on form
Cricket | May 07, 2026, 05:57 PM ISTPakistan captain Shan Masood backed Babar Azam to carry his PSL 2026 form into the Test series against Bangladesh. Babar, who last scored a Test century in 2022, enters the series after a prolific PSL campaign with Peshawar Zalmi.
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Babar Azam annoyed with questions over strike rate after subpar form continues in PSL | Watch
Cricket | Apr 14, 2026, 02:29 PM ISTPeshawar Zalmi batter Babar Azam was visibly annoyed with a reporter after the latter asked him a question about his strike rate in the ongoing PSL (Pakistan Super League) 2026. The clip of the same has been going viral all over social media.
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Babar Azam loses cool after comparison with Virat Kohli, slams reporter for questioning his ability
Cricket | Apr 09, 2026, 12:30 PM ISTBabar Azam scored 43 runs for Peshawar Zalmi on Wednesday in the PSL clash against Hyderabad Kingsmen but couldn't finish the game in the 146-run chase. When questioned about the same while comparing with Virat Kohli, Babar lost his cool in the post-match press conference.
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Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman likely to be in trouble for playing with injury in T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | Apr 23, 2026, 02:44 PM ISTBabar Azam and Fakhar Zaman have come under the scanner after the PCB medical panel suspected that the senior players might not have been 100% fit when they were picked in the T20 World Cup squad. Fakhar even admitted too on social media recently that he was not fit to play 50-over matches.
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Were Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman injured during the T20 World Cup? PCB to probe into matter
Cricket | Mar 14, 2026, 06:30 PM ISTPakistan selector Aaqib Javed alleged that Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman were injured during the T20 World Cup and the selection committee didn't know about it. The PCB is set to launch a probe on the matter to check whether proper fitness updates were communicated during the World Cup.