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

    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

    '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

    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

    '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

    ‘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

    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

    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

    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

    '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

    '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

    ‘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 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: 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.

  • Babar Azam departs for duck as West Indies level series with 5-wicket win against Pakistan in 2nd ODI

    Babar Azam departs for duck as West Indies level series with 5-wicket win against Pakistan in 2nd ODI

    The third and final match in the ODI series is scheduled for Tuesday.

  • Pakistan vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Streaming: When and where to watch PAK vs WI match?

    Pakistan vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Streaming: When and where to watch PAK vs WI match?

    Pakistan vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Streaming: In the first ODI, Pakistan’s bowling attack proved too strong — spearhead Afridi bagged 4 wickets, while Shah claimed 3, dismantling the Caribbean batting line-up.

  • ‘Kaptaana!’: Mohammad Rizwan’s on-field slip reveals Babar Azam’s lasting captaincy aura – Watch

    ‘Kaptaana!’: Mohammad Rizwan’s on-field slip reveals Babar Azam’s lasting captaincy aura – Watch

    Mohammad Rizwan called sharply, "Kaptaana!" from behind the stumps. The irony was obvious: Babar was the team's captain until he resigned following the 2023 World Cup.

  • Pakistan selectors rule out T20 role for Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi in near future

    Pakistan selectors rule out T20 role for Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi in near future

    The three seniors have not been picked in the national T20 squad for Pakistan’s last two series against New Zealand and Bangladesh.

  • Babar Azam gets into heated argument outside mosque in Lahore, shoves fan before storming off - WATCH

    Babar Azam gets into heated argument outside mosque in Lahore, shoves fan before storming off - WATCH

    In the video, Babar Azam can be seen confronting a fan, following which many more gather around. Then he turns around and shoves a person before storming off the scene.

  • Instagram accounts of Pakistani cricketers Shahid Afridi, Babar Azam and others blocked in India

    Instagram accounts of Pakistani cricketers Shahid Afridi, Babar Azam and others blocked in India

    The government had earlier this week blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for allegedly disseminating "false, provocative and communally sensitive content" about India.

  • Mohammad Amir charges at Viv Richards, sends signalled message after packing Babar Azam during PSL - Video

    Mohammad Amir charges at Viv Richards, sends signalled message after packing Babar Azam during PSL - Video

    Babar Azam struggled against Mohammed Amir and was also hit on the helmet by the pacer's bouncer during his stay in the middle.

  • Pakistan lose 7 wickets for 22 runs, endure 73-run defeat against New Zealand in 1st ODI

    Pakistan lose 7 wickets for 22 runs, endure 73-run defeat against New Zealand in 1st ODI

    Babar Azam led Pakistan's run chase with 78 from 83 balls but when he was out his team slumped, losing seven wickets for 22 runs.

  • 'Former Pakistan players should keep mouth shut': Saeed Ajmal furious at PCB for dropping Babar Azam from NZ series

    'Former Pakistan players should keep mouth shut': Saeed Ajmal furious at PCB for dropping Babar Azam from NZ series

    Saeed Ajmal emphasized that every cricketer experiences a slump in form and that Babar Azam deserves patience and support.

  • Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan's T20 squad for New Zealand tour

    Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan's T20 squad for New Zealand tour

    Pakistan play five T20s and three ODIs in New Zealand starting March 16.

  • IND vs PAK: Babar Azam plays for himself; Pakistan not ready to face India - Danish Kaneria

    IND vs PAK: Babar Azam plays for himself; Pakistan not ready to face India - Danish Kaneria

    Babar Azam was blamed for his slow knock of 64 off 90 balls in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand.

  • Discarded Pakistan batter accuses Babar Azam of favouritism: 'I told Babar give me chance, I can be your finisher'

    Discarded Pakistan batter accuses Babar Azam of favouritism: 'I told Babar give me chance, I can be your finisher'

    Babar Azam served as Pakistan's captain from late 2019 until late 2023 before stepping down following the 2023 World Cup.

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