Babar Azam
Pakistani cricketer (born 1994)
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- Biggest stories
- Former India batsman calls Babar Azam’s Pakistan team “very ordinary” after England seriesReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet76/100
- Desert Vipers CEO Phil Oliver says Babar Azam was a must‑buy at the ILT20 auctionReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet64/100
- Babar Azam joins Desert Vipers in ILT20 auction while Imran Tahir remains unsoldReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet64/100
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- Hindustan Times6 updates
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- NDTV Sports3 updates
- India Today1 update
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- ReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet16
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17 updates
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Mohammad Yousuf urges Babar Azam to seek specialised coaching amid batting slump
Mohammad Yousuf urged Babar Azam to pursue specialised coaching in Australia or South Africa, saying the Pakistani captain’s recent batting struggles in the…
Why it matters — Fans of Babar Azam would care because the advice to seek overseas coaching could affect his performance ahead of the…
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson backs Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman ahead of ODI tri-series final vs Sri Lanka
Mike Hesson, Pakistan’s head coach, said he is optimistic about the contributions of senior batsmen Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman as they prepare for the ODI…
Why it matters — Support from the head coach could influence Babar’s role and performance in the upcoming final.
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Babar Azam reaches historic milestone, joining Inzamam and Miandad in elite list during his 355th international match
According to the Times of India, Babar Azam achieved a historic milestone by becoming the latest player to join Inzamam and Miandad on an elite list, doing so…
Why it matters — Fans will note his entry into a distinguished group of Pakistani batting legends, marking a career highlight.
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Shaheen Afridi says there is no pressure on Babar Azam, calling him the backbone ahead of Pakistan's tri-series in Rawalpindi
Shaheen Afridi said there is no pressure on Babar Azam and called him the backbone as Pakistan prepares for the tri‑series with Sri Lanka and England, which…
Why it matters — Fans of Babar Azam will note his teammate’s confidence in his leadership ahead of a key tournament.
1 outlet
Reported by Hindustan Times.Desert Vipers CEO Phil Oliver says Babar Azam was a must‑buy at the ILT20 auction
Desert Vipers CEO Phil Oliver said the franchise selected Pakistan’s premier batter Babar Azam for $80,000 at the ILT20 auction, calling him a must‑buy.
Why it matters — Fans of Babar Azam will note his selection and $80,000 valuation in the ILT20 auction, highlighting his market demand.
1 outlet · 2 reports
Reported by Wisden.Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi dropped from Pakistan's T20I squad
The Hindustan Times reported that the PCB appointed Sahibzada Farhan as Pakistan's T20I captain, sacked Salman Ali Agha, and dropped Babar Azam and Shaheen…
Why it matters — Fans of Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi would note their exclusion from the upcoming T20I series.
2 outlets
Reported by Hindustan Times, India Today.Babar Azam had a chaotic week, including throwing a fan’s phone and an ILT20 auction twist
Wisden reported that Babar Azam’s week was chaotic, featuring an incident where he threw a fan’s phone and an ILT20 auction twist.
Why it matters — Fans may want to know about Babar Azam’s recent controversies and his involvement in the ILT20 auction.
1 outlet
Reported by Wisden.Babar Azam joins Desert Vipers in ILT20 auction while Imran Tahir remains unsold
Wisden reported that the ILT20 2026/27 auction saw Babar Azam secured by the Desert Vipers, while Imran Tahir went unsold.
Why it matters — Followers of Babar Azam will see him playing for a new franchise, and followers of Imran Tahir will note his absence…
1 outlet
Reported by Wisden.Babar Azam entered the ILT20 auction pool for the first time
Babar Azam has entered the player auction pool for the ILT20 2026/27 season, marking his first appearance in the league’s auction.
Why it matters — Followers will want to know if Babar Azam joins an ILT20 franchise and how that could impact his playing career.
1 outlet
Reported by Wisden.Waqar Younis says Babar Azam struggles with captaincy pressure, hurting his batting
Waqar Younis said Babar Azam is having difficulty handling the pressure of captaincy, which is affecting his batting performance, and warned that Pakistan…
Why it matters — Babar Azam's form and leadership are key to Pakistan's cricket success, so concerns about his captaincy affect fans and…
3 outlets
Reported by Hindustan Times, Times of India, NDTV Sports.Babar Azam dismissed by Josh Tongue as Pakistan criticizes his captaincy on England tour
NDTV Sports reported that Pakistan "great slams" Babar Azam's captaincy during the England tour.
Why it matters — Followers see how his on‑field performance and leadership are being scrutinized during the England tour.
1 outlet
Reported by NDTV Sports.Wasim Akram criticizes Babar Azam's leadership after PCB sacks seven players and coaches mid‑series
Wasim Akram said Babar Azum's leadership was clueless and that he should never have accepted the Pakistan captaincy, commenting after the PCB dismissed seven…
Why it matters — A follower of Babar Azam would note that a prominent former player publicly questioned his captaincy.
1 outlet · 2 reports
Reported by Hindustan Times.Babar Azam to play first domestic first‑class match in seven years for OGDCL in President’s Trophy
After Pakistan’s Test series loss in England, captain Babar Azam is set to return to domestic first‑class cricket, playing for OGDCL in the President’s Trophy.
Why it matters — His return to domestic first‑class cricket signals preparation for future Test matches, which matters to his supporters.
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Babar Azam returns to domestic cricket after seven years, joining other senior stars
Babar Azam is set to play domestic cricket again, marking his first appearance in that arena in seven years.
Why it matters — Followers will get to watch Babar Azam compete domestically after a long hiatus.
1 outlet
Reported by NDTV Sports.Former India batsman calls Babar Azam’s Pakistan team “very ordinary” after England series
A former India batsman said the Pakistani side led by Babar Azam is “very ordinary.” He made the comment after England won all three matches, noting Pakistan…
Why it matters — Followers of Babar Azam would note the criticism of his team's performance against England.
1 outlet
Reported by Hindustan Times.Michael Atherton questions Babar Azam after England whitewash of Pakistan in Tests
Michael Atherton posed tough questions to Babar Azam after Pakistan were whitewashed by England in a three‑match Test series, asking whether he was committed…
Why it matters — Followers of Babar Azam would note the public scrutiny of his captaincy following a series defeat.
1 outlet
Reported by Hindustan Times.Babar Azam says Pakistan's squad overhaul before third Test in England was news to him
Babar Azam said the overhaul of Pakistan's squad before the third Test in England was news to him.
Why it matters — He is reacting to major changes in the national team that could affect his role and performance.
1 outlet
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