Babar Azam

After the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan’s T20 squad didn’t take Babar with them on the South African tour. Babar has made the following scores: 0, 11, 68, 7, and 11 in three T20Is and two ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ODIs.

Babar Azam's half century leads Pakistan to series-clinching win over against South Africa

The selectors had ignored Babar for almost a year before recalling him for the series against the Proteas as Pakistan still search for the right batting combination for next year’s T20 World Cup.

Babar Azam surpasses Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to become highest run-getter in T20Is

Among Rohit, Kohli, Jos Butler, and Paul Sterling, Babar has the lowest strike rate (128.77) and has hit the fewest sixes (73).

Babar Azam goes for duck in T20I comeback as South Africa beat Pakistan

Babar Azam was cheered loudly by the capacity crowd as he walked out to bat, but there was pin-drop silence in the stands as he couldn’t clear Reeza Hendricks in the covers and walked back.

EXPLAINED: Why Pakistan will wear pink jersey against South Africa in T20I clash

This initiative is part of a broader global tradition in cricket of supporting breast cancer awareness. South Africa hosts an annual Pink ODI, where the national team wears pink.

Pakistan fan dangerously climbs stands to meet up with Babar Azam on his birthday - WATCH

PTI later reported that the fan was later taken to the Gulberg police station for questioning. Later, they him released after the PCB told the police they don't want to file any case against him.

Police releases youngster who breached security barriers to meet Babar Azam

The youngster, identified as Ovais, caught the attention on social media when he was seen climbing onto the balcony of the Pakistan dressing room.

After taunting Babar Azam 'yeh drama karega', Ramiz Raja mocks Pakistan spinner with 'welding glasses' remark - VIDEO

Pakistan spinner Noman Ali became Ramiz Raja's latest target while performing his commentating duties during the first Test against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Babar Azam under fire, urged to take domestic route adviced to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

Former Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt expressed his disappointment with Babar Azam, lashing out at the ex-Pakistan captain on his official YouTube channel over his poor run of form.

Babar Azam’s record-breaking act puts him ahead of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in WTC

Babar became the first Asian batsman to reach the 3000-run milestone in the WTC after he hit 23 runs against South Africa in the opening innings of the first Test match.

WATCH: Ramiz Raja caught off-guard as 'drama karega' taunt on Babar Azam goes viral

The incident took place in the 49th over bowled by Senuran Muthusamy as Babar Azam was given out by the on-field umpire.

Babar Azam fans cheer Masood dismissal to see star batter at crease

The reason: Babar Azam, Pakistan's star batter and fan favorite, was next at the crease.

Virat Kohli to Babar Azam: Top 10 batters with most runs in India vs Pakistan T20Is

Virat Kohli to Babar Azam: Find the names of batters with most T20I runs in India vs Pakistan clashes ahead of Asia Cup 2025, Super Four meeting.

'Move on’: Wasim Akram says Pakistan backed Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan enough after Asia Cup snub

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson also weighed in during the squad announcement of Asia Cup, pointing out areas where Babar still needs improvement.

WATCH: 47-year-old Saeed Ajmal uproots Babar Azam's stump in exhibition match

Babar Azam showcased his all-around skills in an exhibition match between the all-star Legends XI and PSL's Peshawar Zalmi.

'Dande se maarna chahiye': Ex-Pakistan player slams youngster Mohammad Haris for comment on Babar Azam's strike-rate

Due to the exclusion of both Babar Azam and fellow veteran batter Mohammad Rizwan from Pakistan's 2025 Asia Cup squad, the controversy comes at a delicate moment.

‘If team is being selected…’: PCB chairman addresses Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan’s exclusion from Asia Cup squad

Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan at the Asia Cup starting on September 9. The team is placed with Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and India in Group A.

Asia Cup 2025: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi breaks on silence on dropping Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan

Both Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been absent from T20 internationals since December 2024.

PCB Central Contracts: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan demoted to group B after national team's poor show

Compared to last year's list of 27 contracted players, the PCB has expanded the pool to 30, including 12 fresh additions.

Dropped from Asia Cup squad, PAK star Babar Azam asked to sharpen strike rate and spin game

On September 12, Pakistan will play their first Asia Cup Group A match against Oman in Dubai. Two days later, they will play their bitter rivals, India, at the same venue.

'Rawalpindi ki pitch lekar nahi ghoom sakte': Shoaib Akhtar blasts at Babar Azam and other Pakistan batters

Pakistan’s next assignment is on August 29, when they face Afghanistan in a tri-series also involving the United Arab Emirates.

'I pray India refuse to play Pakistan in Asia Cup': Basit Ali tears apart Rizwan, Babar after WI humiliation

Although there are reasons for concern regarding Pakistan's performance in the ODI, it is important to remember that the Asia Cup will be played in T20 format, where the squad has performed better.

‘Stop comparing Babar Azam to Virat Kohli’: Ex-Pakistan batter slams PAK media

Between June 2019 and August 2023, Babar's performances consistently surpassed previous records, solidifying his status as the nation's next major star. Soon after, he started to be compared to the then-beleaguered Indian batsman, Virat Kohli.

Rohit Sharma climbs to No. 2 in ICC ODI rankings amid uncertain future, Babar Azam slips

Rohit Sharma is an ODI legend with 32 hundreds, third highest in the all time list after Virat Kohli (51) and Sachin Tendulkar (49).

Pakistan vs West Indies 3rd ODI Live Streaming: When and where to watch PAK vs WI match?

Pakistan vs West Indies 3rd ODI Live Streaming: Pakistan took the lead with a win in the opening game, but the West Indies hit back in style, triumphing in a rain-affected second ODI.