Mohammad Rizwan replaces Babar Azam to become Pakistan's white-ball skipper
Oct 28, 2024, at 02:21 am
Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed Pakistan’s white-ball captain, while Salman Ali Agha has been named vice-captain as the selectors announced Pakistan’s squads for the ODI and T20I tours of Australia and Zimbabwe from 4 November to 5 December.
Babar Azam quits Pakistani captaincy
Oct 02, 2024, at 02:49 pm
Pakistani batsman Babar Azam on Tuesday quit as the national team's captain and said it was time for him to focus on his playing role.
Pakistani skipper Babar Azam apologises for failing to reach Super 8 stage of T20 World Cup
Jun 17, 2024, at 08:19 pm
Pakistani skipper Babar Azam has apologised to his fans for failing to reach the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.
Jun 10, 2024, at 06:58 am
Coming from behind and closely overcoming another World Cup upset, Indian bowlers put up a strong show as they restricted Pakistan to 113 runs for the loss of seven wickets, registering a 6 runs victory against the neighbours in a high-voltage and anticipated T20 World Cup clash in New York.
Pakistan win toss, opt to field against India in high-voltage T20 encounter in New York
Jun 10, 2024, at 02:06 am
Amid fears that rain may halt proceedings, Pakistani skipper Babar Azam won the toss and opted to field first against India in a high-octane T20 World Cup match in New York on Sunday.
Babar Azam returns as Pakistan's white-ball captain
Mar 31, 2024, at 11:28 pm
Pakistan cricket star Babar Azam was named the country's white-ball skipper, months after he quit from the top post after his squad's poor show in the 50-over World Cup held in India last year.
Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain after poor show at Cricket World Cup
Nov 16, 2023, at 05:04 pm
Karachi/UNI: Babar Azam on Wednesday stepped down as Pakistan captain in all formats.
Pakistan Cricket Board to 'sack' BabarAzam as skipper
Nov 15, 2023, at 07:43 pm
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to remove cricketer Babar Azam as skipper from all formats of the game.
Ex-Pak cricketer Abdul Razzaq apologises after his remark on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan draws flak
Nov 15, 2023, at 05:40 pm
Former Pakistan cricketer Abdul Razzaq stirred a controversy after he referred to Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan while criticising his country over the dismal performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023.
Indian star batter Shubman Gill claims top spot in ICC ODI batting rankings
Nov 08, 2023, at 10:44 pm
Pakistani skipper Babar Azam's reign as the No.1 ODI batter in the world is over, with India young gun Shubman Gill claiming top spot from the Pakistan captain on the latest ICC Men's Batting Rankings.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Fakhar, Babar keep afloat Pakistan's semi-final chances
Nov 05, 2023, at 05:10 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: A power-packed century by Fakhar Zaman helped Pakistan pull off a sensational victory over New Zealand in a rain-hit encounter and keep their hopes alive for a semi-final berth in the ICC Cricket World Cup at Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.
Good total but bowling not upto mark: Babar Azam on Pakistan's loss against Afghanistan
Oct 24, 2023, at 06:05 pm
Chennai/UNI: Rueing its stunning loss against Afghanistan, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, who anchored the innings well after batting first, said the team had a good total, but the bowling was not up to the mark in its crucial World Cup cricket match against neighbours Afghanistan at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here last night.
World Cup: India bowlers shine as Pakistan dismissed for 191
Oct 14, 2023, at 11:19 pm
Ahmedabad: India bowlers produced a magical show in the high-voltage group stage match of the World Cup as they bowled out Pakistan for 191 runs here on Saturday.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Babar Azam provides injury update on key pacer duo
Sep 15, 2023, at 05:06 pm
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has refused to declare whether key pacers Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf will be fit for the start of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup next month.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam reacts to Virat Kohli's comments
Sep 01, 2023, at 08:23 pm
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was elated at being praised by India star Virat Kohli and detailed the mutual respect that exists between them.
Top ODI ranking within sight for Pakistan ahead of World Cup 2023
Aug 25, 2023, at 06:09 pm
Pakistan could receive a further boost just weeks out from the start of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup with Babar Azam's in-form side just one win away from claiming the No.1 ODI team ranking.
Twitter reacts after Pakistan captain Babar Azam's alleged private chats, videos leaked online
Jan 17, 2023, at 05:42 pm
In more trouble for Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam, his private chats and videos with the girlfriend of his colleague were leaked online prompting the netizens to react.
Pakistan turn attention to Cricket World Cup in India
Dec 21, 2022, at 06:06 pm
Islamabad/UNI: Keeping their best fast bowlers fit and firing will be a key focus for Pakistan ahead of next year's ICC Cricket World Cup in India, according to captain Babar Azam.
Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan score heroic fifties as Pakistan beat NZ to reach T20 WC final
Nov 10, 2022, at 12:20 am
Sydney: Babar Azam (52) and Mohammad Rizwan (57) made strong contributions with the willow as Pakistan beat New Zealand by seven wickets to reach the final of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.
Imran Khan congratulates Babar Azam and his squad, describes victory against NZ as 'great'
Nov 09, 2022, at 11:49 pm
Islamabad: Former Pakistan PM and captain Imran Khan on Wednesday congratulated Babar Azam and his men after his team defeated New Zealand in the T20 World Cup semi-finals to reach the final of the tournament.
Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan score heroic fifties as Pakistan beat NZ to reach T20 WC final
Nov 09, 2022, at 11:36 pm
Sydney: Babar Azam (52) and Mohammad Rizwan (57) made strong contributions with the willow as Pakistan beat New Zealand by seven wickets to reach the final of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.
We expect Babar Azam to fight till last ball in semi-final clash against New Zealand: Imran Khan
Nov 09, 2022, at 08:46 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's 50 over World Cup winning skipper Imran Khan wished Babar Azam as his team is facing New Zealand in the T20 World Cup semi-finals here on Wednesday.
T20 World Cup: New Zealand face Pakistan in semi final 1 today
Nov 09, 2022, at 05:12 pm
New Zealand would look to reach the final of yet another international cricket tournament, this time T20 World Cup 2022, by beating surprise semi final entry Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Wednesday.
T20 WC match against NZ: Shahid Afridi advises Babar Azam to play in number three position
Nov 08, 2022, at 03:29 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's cricket icon Shahid Aridi has advised skipper Babar Azam to play in the number three position in the T20 World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand.
All credit to Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli for India's victory: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam
Oct 24, 2022, at 12:06 am
Melbourne: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam credited the partnership between Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli for India's four-wicket victory over Pakistan in a sizzling T20 World Cup on Sunday.
Pakistan win toss, opt to field first against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final
Sep 12, 2022, at 12:39 am
Dubai: Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first against Sri Lanka in the high-voltage final clash of the Asia Cup here on Sunday.
Virat Kohli tweets to thank Babar Azam for supporting him
Jul 17, 2022, at 12:38 am
India's premier batsman Virat Kohli has thanked Pakistani captain Babar Azam for supporting him when the cricket maestro is struggling to score runs on the field.
This too shall pass: Babar Azam backs out-of-form Virat Kohli
Jul 15, 2022, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has come out in support of India's premier batsman Virat Kohli, who has been going through a lean patch.
ICC announces player of the month for March
Apr 06, 2022, at 06:02 pm
Men’s Test captains Babar Azam (Pakistan), Kraigg Brathwaite (West Indies) and Pat Cummins (Australia) have all been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for March 2022.
Pakistani cricketing world mourns Lata Mangeshkar's demise
Feb 06, 2022, at 10:47 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ramiz Raja on Sunday mourned the death of Indian singing legend Lata Mangeshkar and said was the epitome of grace, humility and simplicity.