Babar Azam: News
One of the top-ranked ODI batsmen in the world, Babar Azam is considered one of the best in the business, alongside Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root. Captain of the Pakistani cricket team across all three formats of the game, this talented right-handed batsman's tryst with international cricket began when he debuted against Zimbabwe in an ODI in 2015. A cousin of Pakistani cricketers Kamran, Umar, and Adnan Akmal, Azam later made his Test debut for Pakistan against West Indies in 2016 when he made his mark as a player to look out for. Known for his elegance, Azam scored three consecutive hundreds against the Windies in the 2016 series and, in the process, had become the second-highest scorer ever in a three-match ODI series. Known for his exploits in the shorter formats of the game, Azam is also the quickest player to reach the mark of 13 ODI centuries. He is no stranger to success in the longest format of the game, either. Notably, in 2019, he was appointed the captain of the Pakistan team for T20Is and ODIs and later named the Test captain in 2021.
18 Jun 2023
Shai HopeCWC Qualifiers 2023: Shai Hope races past 4,500 ODI runs
West Indies skipper Shai Hope smashed a brilliant half-century in his side's opener against the USA at the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023.
17 Jun 2023
Shaheen AfridiShaheen Afridi named in Pakistan's squad for Sri Lanka Tests
Pakistan have named their 16-member squad for the upcoming Test series against hosts Sri Lanka.
12 Jun 2023
Joe RootDecoding Joe Root's magnificent run in WTC 2021-23
The ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle has come to an end with Australia emerging as the champions.
07 May 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs NZ, 5th ODI: Hosts aim for a whitewash
Pakistan will square off against New Zealand in the 5th and final ODI of the series with an aim to clean sweep the visitors.
06 May 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamPakistan rise to number one in ICC ODI Rankings
Pakistan are now ranked the best ODI side after humbling New Zealand in the fourth encounter of the five-match series in Karachi on Friday.
05 May 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamBabar Azam registers his 18th ODI century: Key stats
Pakistan cricket team skipper Babar Azam registered his 18th ODI century on Friday.
05 May 2023
Virat KohliBabar Azam becomes fastest to 5,000 ODI runs: Key stats
Babar Azam has scripted history by becoming the fastest batter to complete 5,000 ODI runs.
04 May 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs NZ, 4th ODI: In-form hosts out to shine
Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the fourth ODI of the five-match series on Friday (May 4).
02 May 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Hosts aim for series win
Pakistan will aim to wrap up the series when they square off against New Zealand in the 3rd ODI on May 3.
30 Apr 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamPakistan record their second-highest successful chase in ODIs: Stats
Pakistan (337/3) got past New Zealand's score of 336/5 to record their second-highest successful chase in ODIs.
30 Apr 2023
Fakhar ZamanFakhar Zaman smashes his third successive ODI century: Key stats
Pakistan cricket team opener Fakhar Zaman smashed an unbeaten 180 to help his side chase down a stiff 337-run target set by New Zealand.
28 Apr 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Blackcaps aim for a comeback
New Zealand will square off against Pakistan for the second ODI to get back on level terms after losing the first match.
28 Apr 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamBabar Azam becomes second-fastest Asian to complete 12,000 international runs
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam completed 12,000 international runs in their 5-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.
26 Apr 2023
Mohammad RizwanICC T20I Rankings: Mohammad Rizwan closes in on Suryakumar Yadav
Pakistan cricket team batter Mohammad Rizwan finished well in the recently concluded T20I series versus New Zealand.
22 Apr 2023
KL RahulKL Rahul becomes fastest Indian to 7,000 T20 runs: Stats
KL Rahul has become the fastest Indian batter to complete 7,000 runs in the 20-over format. Rahul bettered the record of Virat Kohli.
16 Apr 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamBabar Azam rewrites record books with third T20I century: Stats
Babar Azam on Saturday (April 15) scripted history by slamming his third T20I hundred.
27 Mar 2023
David WarnerList of records David Warner can break in IPL 2023
David Warner would have the added responsibility of leadership in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
24 Mar 2023
England Cricket BoardThe Hundred 2023: Retained players, draft picks, schedule and more
A total of 64 players were snapped across the men's and women's categories in the 2023 Hundred drafts, on Thursday (March 23).
19 Mar 2023
Pakistan Super LeaguePSL 2023: Decoding the notable stats and records
Lahore Qalandars scripted history by becoming the first team to clinch successive Pakistan Super League (PSL) titles.
17 Mar 2023
Pakistan Super LeagueBabar Azam becomes fastest to 9,000 T20 runs: Key stats
Babar Azam smoked his 76th T20 half-century, helping Peshawar Zalmi to 183/8 batting first versus Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Eliminator 1 clash.
11 Mar 2023
Multan SultansMultan Sultans script joint-second-highest successful chase in T20s: Key stats
Multan Sultans scripted history on Friday (March 10), successfully chasing down the highest-ever total in franchise T20 cricket.
11 Mar 2023
Pakistan Super LeaguePSL 2023, Babar Azam slams his 75th T20 fifty: Stats
Babar Azam clocked a fiery fifty during Peshawar Zalmi's clash against Multan Sultans in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023.
09 Mar 2023
Pakistan Super LeaguePSL 2023: Records tumble as Jason Roy slams majestic century
Quetta Gladiators staged a sensational run-chase against Peshawar Zalmi riding on Jason Roy's career-best 63-ball 145* as they chased down a mammoth 240 runs, ultimately winning by 8 wickets.
09 Mar 2023
Pakistan Super LeagueBabar Azam slams his eighth T20 century, scripts this record
Babar Azam was one of the two centurions in the high-scoring Pakistan Super League (PSL) encounter between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators at the Pindi Club Ground, Rawalpindi, on Wednesday.
24 Feb 2023
Pakistan Super LeaguePSL 2023, Babar Azam smashes 73rd T20 fifty: Key stats
Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam smashed his 73rd T20 half-century during his side's Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 clash against Islamabad United.
21 Feb 2023
Rohit SharmaIndian skipper Rohit Sharma equals this feat of MS Dhoni
India's Rohit Sharma completed his fourth win as captain in Test cricket last week.
27 Jan 2023
International Cricket Council (ICC)Babar Azam named ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year: Stats
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been named the ICC Men's Cricketer of the year for his splendid run with the bat in 2022.
26 Jan 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamBabar Azam named ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has been named the ICC Men's ODI Player of the Year for his exploits with the bat in 2022.
24 Jan 2023
International Cricket Council (ICC)Babar captains ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year 2022
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally named the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2022.
17 Jan 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamChats, videos of Babar Azam leaked online: All we know
A few videos, WhatsApp chats, and audio files claimed to be of Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam, have been leaked online.
12 Jan 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
Pakistan and New Zealand are gearing up to lock horns in the third and final ODI of the series on January 13.
12 Jan 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamBabar Azam slams 11th fifty-plus score in 12 ODIs: Stats
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam scored a valiant fifty in the second ODI versus New Zealand albeit in a losing cause.
11 Jan 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamNew Zealand beat Pakistan in 2nd ODI: Key stats
New Zealand beat Pakistan in the 2nd ODI at the National Stadium, Karachi, to level the three-match series 1-1.
09 Jan 2023
Mohammad Rizwan1st ODI: Mohammad Rizwan guides Pakistan to victory against NZ
Mohammad Rizwan slammed an unbeaten 77 in Pakistan's six-wicket win against New Zealand in the 1st ODI at the National Stadium, Karachi.
09 Jan 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs NZ: Babar Azam scores his 23rd ODI half-century
Babar Azam led Pakistan from the front in the 1st ODI against New Zealand at the National Stadium, Karachi.
09 Jan 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamPakistan beat New Zealand in 1st ODI: Key stats
Pakistan thrashed New Zealand by six wickets in the 1st ODI at the National Stadium, Karachi.
08 Jan 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs NZ, 1st ODI: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
After a hard-fought Test series, Pakistan and New Zealand will cross swords in a three-match ODI series, starting on January 9.
07 Jan 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamPakistan vs New Zealand, ODI series: Statistical preview
After a hard-fought two-match Test series that ended in a draw, Pakistan and New Zealand gear up for the ODIs, starting January 9.
05 Jan 2023
International Cricket Council (ICC)ICC Player of the Month (December): Babar, Brook nominated
The ICC has announced the nominees for men's and women's Player of the Month for December.
05 Jan 2023
Steven SmithICC Test Rankings: Smith climbs to second spot among batters
Australian batter Steven Smith has climbed to the second spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for batters.
01 Jan 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs NZ, 2nd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
Pakistan are gearing up to host New Zealand in the second and final Test of the series, starting on January 2.
31 Dec 2022
International Cricket Council (ICC)ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2022: Meet the nominees
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year (2022).
31 Dec 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamBabar Azam finishes as highest run-getter in Tests (2022): Stats
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam churned out runs from every nook and corner in Tests in 2022.
30 Dec 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs NZ 1st Test ends in a draw: Stats
The opening Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand ended in a draw.
30 Dec 2022
Ben StokesRishabh Pant only Indian in NewsBytes Test XI of 2022
Fans of Test cricket had a gala time in 2022 as several magnificent matches were played in whites.
28 Dec 2022
Shubman GillPakistan's Babar Azam leads NewsBytes men's ODI XI of 2022
One-Day Internationals were outweighed by T20I and Test cricket in 2022.
26 Dec 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs NZ: Babar, Sarfaraz shine on Boxing Day Test
After a jittery first half, Pakistan grew with each passing moment to dominate Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand.
26 Dec 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamBabar Azam slams ninth Test century, breaks flurry of records
The purple patch of Pakistan captain Babar Azam continues!
25 Dec 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs NZ, 1st Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
Pakistan eye a return to winning ways in the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand, starting December 26.
22 Dec 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamPresenting the top five Test knocks of 2022
The year 2022 has indeed been a treat for cricket fans as numerous exciting matches were played across formats.
21 Dec 2022
ICC Test RankingsBabar Azam attains career-best Test ranking, climbs to second spot
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has climbed to the second spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for batters.
20 Dec 2022
England Cricket TeamEngland claim one-sided win in Karachi, rout Pakistan 3-0
England have routed Pakistan 3-0 after winning in Karachi.
19 Dec 2022
England Cricket TeamPAK vs ENG, 3rd Test: Visitors closing in on victory
England are closing in on a sensational win in the third Test at the National Stadium, Karachi.
19 Dec 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamBabar Azam completes 1,000 Test runs in 2022, shatters records
The purple patch of Pakistan captain Babar Azam continues!
17 Dec 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs ENG: 3rd Test well poised on Day 1
Pakistan managed 304/10 before leaving England at 7/1 on Day 1 of the third Test versus England on Saturday.
17 Dec 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamBabar Azam hammers his 25th Test fifty: Key stats
Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam hit his 25th Test fifty on Day 1 of the third Test versus England in Karachi.
16 Dec 2022
England Cricket TeamPAK vs ENG, 3rd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
Pakistan eye a compensatory win in the third and final Test against England, starting December 17 in Karachi.
15 Dec 2022
Pakistan Super LeaguePSL 2023, Babar Azam to lead Peshawar Zalmi: Details here
Babar Azam has been named Peshawar Zalmi's captain for the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).