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  Pakistan announce ODI squad for Australia series; Babar Azam returns, while Mohammad Rizwan dropped

  Cricket | May 22, 2026 17:19 IST

  Pakistan 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 IST

  Babar 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 22:58 IST

  Pakistan 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 17:57 IST

  Pakistan 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 | April 14, 2026 14:29 IST

  Peshawar 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 | April 09, 2026 12:30 IST

  Babar 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 | April 23, 2026 14:44 IST

  Babar 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 | March 14, 2026 18:30 IST

  Pakistan 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.

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  Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson reacts to team's poor batting performance in 1st ODI vs Bangladesh

  Cricket | March 11, 2026 22:37 IST

  Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has opened up on the cricket team's poor show in the first ODI vs Bangladesh. The new-look batting line-up, in the absence of Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, struggled to succumb to 114 runs and Pakistan concede an early lead in the series.

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  Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman dropped; Pakistan shuffle squad for ODI series against Bangladesh

  Cricket | March 04, 2026 16:26 IST

  Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, starting March 11. In a bold move, they have dropped Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub and Naseem Shah, adding six uncapped cricketers. Sahibzada Farhan is expected to make his debut.

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  Drama in Pakistan Cricket: Selector resigns over Babar Azam, Shadab Khan's selection in T20 WC squad

  Cricket | March 03, 2026 21:30 IST

  Senior selection committee member and former international umpire Aleem Dar has tendered his resignation to the PCB after Pakistan team's poor show in the T20 World Cup. It is reported that he was not happy with Babar and Shadab's selection in the World Cup squad.

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  Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Salman Ali Agha among Pakistan players to be fined after WC exit

  Cricket | March 02, 2026 17:10 IST

  With Pakistan's early exit from the T20 World Cup 2026, the side is reportedly set to be heavily fined for their subpar performances throughout the marquee tournament. The side could also undergo a major overhaul.

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  Why is Babar Azam not playing for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup clash in Pallekele?

  Cricket | February 28, 2026 18:51 IST

  Pakistan are in a must-win situation in their final Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup. Pakistan are batting first after losing the toss and will have to post a massive total on the board to win by 65 runs. Meanwhile, Babar Azam is not playing today's match. Here's why:

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  PAK vs SL Live score: Pakistan win but get knocked out of T20 WC, New Zealand qualify for semifinals

  Cricket | March 01, 2026 18:03 IST

  PAK vs SL Live cricket score: Pakistan posted 212 runs batting first after losing the toss courtesy of a stunning century from Sahibzada Farhan. However, they will have to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 runs or fewer to qualify for semifinals. Can they do it? Follow for live updates:

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  What is Babar Azam's role in Pakistan's T20I team? Head coach Mike Hesson explains

  Cricket | February 21, 2026 8:40 IST

  Babar Azam batting at number four in Pakistan's T20I team has left many perplexed. The man is the leading run-scorer in T20Is but is left proving his mettle to stay in the team over the last few months. Now head coach Mike Hesson has opened up on Babar's exact role in the team.

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  3 superstar cricketers who flopped in T20 World Cup 2026 so far

  Cricket | February 20, 2026 12:42 IST

  As the T20 World Cup is set to enter the Super Eights stage, focus on three superstar batters that has failed to live up to the expectations. The trio of Jos Buttler, Babar Azam and Abhishek Sharma has struggled so far and unless they improve, their respective teams will face the heat.

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  Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi set to be dropped; Naqvi sends strong message to team after loss to India

  Cricket | February 16, 2026 20:12 IST

  Pakistan are set to drop Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi for their final league clash against Namibia after their poor outing against India at the R. Premadasa Stadium. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi reportedly expressed strong displeasure over the team's performance against India.

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  Shoaib Malik questions Babar Azam's role in Pakistan squad, slams selectors after loss against India

  Cricket | February 16, 2026 12:11 IST

  Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik raised questions against the Pakistan selectors and Babar Azam after the Men in Green's humiliating loss against India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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  Babar Azam holds shameful T20 World Cup record, batting under immense scrutiny before USA game

  Cricket | February 08, 2026 17:52 IST

  Pakistan batter Babar Azam made just 15 runs off 18 balls in the T20 World Cup opener against Netherlands. His form is under tremendous scrutiny at the moment, while his strike rate is the lowest among batters with a minimum of 500 runs in T20 World Cup history.

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  Pakistan end eight-year drought against Australia, win 1st T20I by 22 runs to take 1-0 lead

  Cricket | January 29, 2026 20:15 IST

  Pakistan won the first T20I against Australia by 22 runs as they defended 168 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. It was a comprehensive performance from the home team as most of their players contributed well.