Babar Azam
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Babar Azam holds shameful T20 World Cup record, batting under immense scrutiny before USA game
Cricket | Feb 08, 2026, 05:52 PM ISTPakistan 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 | Jan 29, 2026, 08:15 PM ISTPakistan 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.
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Pakistan announce squad for Australia series, yet to confirm team for T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | Jan 23, 2026, 04:40 PM ISTPakistan have named their 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia. Babar Azam has been picked despite trouble in the BBL, while still no sign of Mohammad Rizwan. The Men in Green are yet to announce squad for the T20 World Cup 2026.
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Babar Azam leaves Sydney Sixers ahead of Challenger clash in BBL amid calls to drop him
Cricket | Jan 22, 2026, 11:39 AM ISTThere were calls to drop Babar Azam from the Sydney Sixers line-up for the Challenger clash in the Big Bash League. Meanwhile, Pakistan have recalled Babar to join the national camp ahead of the T20I series against Australia.
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Suryakumar Yadav breaks Babar Azam's major record in first T20I against New Zealand in Nagpur
Cricket | Jan 21, 2026, 07:23 PM ISTSuryakumar Yadav became the fastest player among full-member nations to reach 100 T20Is, breaking Babar Azam’s record in the first T20I vs New Zealand in Nagpur. Despite the milestone, his recent lack of runs remains a concern ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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Daryl Mitchell misses Shubman Gill, Babar Azam's record despite stellar knock in IND vs NZ 3rd ODI
Cricket | Jan 18, 2026, 07:26 PM ISTDaryl Mitchell slammed yet another century in the third and final ODI of the series against India. However, the star New Zealand batter missed out on registering another major record in the series.
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Steve Smith denies single to Babar Azam for his slow knock, Pakistan international left frustrated
Cricket | Jan 16, 2026, 06:45 PM ISTSteve Smith denied Babar Azam a single before launching a record 32-run over and completing a blistering 41-ball century. Babar, who earlier had fielding mix-ups with Smith, was dismissed for 47 and reacted angrily as Sixers beat Thunder by five wickets.
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Why are Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi not playing in PAK vs SL 1st T20I? Explained
Cricket | Jan 07, 2026, 07:49 PM ISTBabar Azam and Shaheen Afridi are not playing the first T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dambulla. Pakistan face Sri Lanka in their last international assignment before the T20 World Cup 2026.
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Pakistan leave out Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi from T20I squad for Sri Lanka series, here's why
Cricket | Dec 28, 2025, 11:17 AM ISTPakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. They have left out Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Afridi from the squad while Shadab Khan has returned to the set up for the first time since June 2025.
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Not Virat Kohli or Babar Azam! This Indian cricketer is most searched athlete in Pakistan in 2025
Cricket | Dec 08, 2025, 11:32 PM ISTGoogle has released a list of top searches in different categories, not only globally, but also country-wise. Interestingly, when it comes to Pakistan, where cricket is the most-watched sport, Virat Kohli or Babar Azam were not among top searches on Google this year.
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First time in 19 years! Pakistan create history as they beat Sri Lanka to win T20I tri-series
Cricket | Nov 29, 2025, 10:49 PM ISTPakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the final of the T20I tri-series by six wickets. It was their bowlers who set up the victory, restricting the opposition to just 114 runs. With this win, Pakistan also created history in the shortest format. Know details here
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Babar Azam registers embarrassing T20I record for Pakistan as Sri Lanka qualify for tri-series final
Cricket | Nov 27, 2025, 11:23 PM ISTSri Lanka defeated Pakistan by six runs in the final league stage encounter of the ongoing T20I tri-series. With this win, they also qualified for the final, even as Pakistan's Babar Azam registered an unwanted record in the 185-run chase.
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Babar surpasses Shahid Afridi on unwanted T20I list after getting out for duck against Zimbabwe
Cricket | Nov 19, 2025, 10:43 AM ISTPakistan began the T20 tri-series with a comfortable win over Zimbabwe, but at 30/3, the hosts did find themselves in trouble at one point, before the trio of Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan and Mohammad Nawaz pushed the opposition back to chase down 148 successfully in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
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PAK vs ZIM live cricket score: Pakistan look to start tri-series campaign on a high vs Zimbabwe
Cricket | Nov 18, 2025, 06:10 PM ISTPAK vs ZIM live cricket score: Pakistan and Zimbabwe have locked horns in the opening game of the T20I tri-series, also involving Sri Lanka. Both teams will be keen on starting their campaign on a high, and look to fine tune their skills ahead of the T20 World Cup.
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Babar Azam fined 10 percent of match fee for breaching ICC code of Conduct, Know what happened
Cricket | Nov 18, 2025, 03:26 PM ISTBabar Azam returned to form with the bat in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. He also ended his century drought during the second ODI but in the final game of the series, he breached the ICC code of conduct and has been fined accordingly.
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Babar Azam ends century drought after 84 innings, creates all-time ODI record for Pakistan
Cricket | Nov 14, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTBabar Azam has finally ended the century drought in international cricket for Pakistan. After 84 innings at the highest level, the former Pakistan captain smashed a century today in the second ODI against Sri Lanka. In the process, he also helped Pakistan seal the ODI series.
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Virat Kohli benefits from Babar Azam's failure in ICC ODI rankings, Rohit Sharma retains top spot
Cricket | Nov 12, 2025, 01:49 PM ISTVirat Kohli has benefited from Babar Azam's failure in the ODIs played against South Africa and Sri Lanka over the last week. In the latest ICC ODI rankings, Rohit Sharma has retained the top spot while Kohli has also jumped up despite not playing.
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Babar Azam's century drought stretches to 83 innings, bats at strike rate of 56 in ODI vs Sri Lanka
Cricket | Nov 11, 2025, 06:07 PM ISTBabar Azam's barren run in international cricket continued even in the first ODI against Sri Lanka. He didn't look in great touch either, scoring only 29 runs after facing 51 balls at a strike rate of only 56. His century drought in international cricket has now stretched to 83 innings.
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Babar Azam achieves major milestone, completes 15000 runs in international cricket
Cricket | Nov 08, 2025, 09:43 PM ISTBabar Azam got a fine start but failed to capitalise on it as he was run out on 27. Despite his underwhelming outing, Babar has achieved a major milestone as he completed 15000 runs in international cricket.
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PAK vs SA 2nd ODI Highlights: South Africa clinch eight-wicket victory after Quinton de Kock's ton
Cricket | Nov 11, 2025, 10:00 AM ISTPakistan vs South Africa Live: Pakistan found themselves in early trouble after opting to bat first in the second ODI in Faisalabad against South Africa. Pakistan need their batters to offer some resistance, as the hosts aim to seal the series, after having taken a 1-0 lead a couple of days ago.