Babar Azam

In Pictures: Cameraman Liton, Omarzai's ramp and Babar-Rizwan camaraderie

Here are some pictures from the BPL action on January 30, 2024 in Sylhet.
30 January 2024, 14:41 PM

Why Shakib and Taskin did not bat in Rangpur-Dhaka match

Babar Azam struck 62 off 46 deliveries to anchor the innings while Azmatullah Omarzai's cameo 32 off 15 helped Rangpur to 183 for 8.After the match a team source said that it wasn't required he bats in this game and that was why Shakib did not come to bat. 
28 January 2024, 02:08 AM

Babar's prowess coming through in BPL 

Babar Azam continued to shine bright in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as the stylish batter struck his second fifty in three matches to help his side, the Rangpur Riders, register their second win of the tournament by beating Durdanto Dhaka by 79 runs at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
27 January 2024, 21:42 PM

Babar fifty sets up 79-run win for Rangpur 

Rangpur Riders batter Babar Azam scored 46-ball 62 laced with five fours and a six to help his side to a 79-run win over Durdanto Dhaka in the Bangladesh Premier League on Saturday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. 
27 January 2024, 16:06 PM

'Master' Babar shows why franchises incline towards quality

Players like Babar provide the type of quality that franchises can bank upon.
23 January 2024, 18:01 PM

Babar Azam makes instant impact

The right-handed batter turned up for today's match after arriving in Dhaka on Monday night and rescued his side from a top-order wobble, with help from player-of-the-match Azmatullah Omarzai, in a low-scoring affair in Mirpur.
23 January 2024, 11:33 AM

Rangpur find Babar relief in Shakib's absence

Babar did not get much time for acclimatisation or acquaintance as he turned up for Today's match against Sylhet Sixers.
23 January 2024, 07:22 AM

Adil Rashid new No. 1 T20I bowler in the world

Rashid becomes just the second player from England to hold the No.1 ranking for T20I bowlers after off-spinner Graeme Swann held the top spot back more than a decade ago.
20 December 2023, 09:33 AM

Babar steps down as Pakistan captain in all formats

“It’s a difficult decision but I feel it is the right time for this call,” Babar informed.
15 November 2023, 13:52 PM

'Not a crime to make mistakes'

Pakistan captain Babar Azam was described as "depressed" and under pressure to save his job Sunday after the team crashed out of the Cricket World Cup, failing to make the semifinals for a second successive tournament.
13 November 2023, 01:30 AM

Akram blasts 'faulty Pakistan cricket system' for dismal WC performance

The 1992 champions failed to make the semifinals of the show-piece event in India, finishing their campaign with their fifth defeat in nine matches.
12 November 2023, 08:19 AM

Azam blasts critics, Malan unsure of England future

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam blasted his critics on Friday, telling them "it's easy to give advice on TV" as he refused to surrender his World Cup dreams.
11 November 2023, 02:49 AM

'It is easy to give advice on TV': Babar Azam blasts critics

"If someone has to give me advice, everyone has my number. It is easy to give advice on TV. If you want to give me some advice, you can message me."
11 November 2023, 02:41 AM

Zaman hits maiden World Cup century to give Pakistan hope

Zaman was undefeated on 106 while skipper Babar Azam was 47 not out as Pakistan reached 160-1 in the 22nd over when rain halted play.
4 November 2023, 11:36 AM

Babar not winning matches like Kohli, says Afridi

Afridi zeroed in on Babar’s failure to win matches for Pakistan with the bat, which the likes of Kohli and KL Rahul have been doing for hosts India.
2 November 2023, 13:12 PM

Arthur warns against Pakistan 'witch-hunt' after World Cup flop

Pakistan slipped to a one-wicket loss at the hands of South Africa, their fourth defeat in six games in India.
27 October 2023, 20:40 PM

‘Truly gentleman’: Gurbaz lauds Babar Azam

In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship, Babar gifted his bat to Gurbaz after Afghanistan secured a historic victory over Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday. 
26 October 2023, 03:04 AM

Babar leads Pakistan to 282-7 as Afghanistan's Noor shines

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hit a stylish half century to guide his team to a fighting 282-7 in their World Cup match against Afghanistan in Chennai on Monday.
23 October 2023, 12:50 PM

Babar should take the leaf out of Kohli’s book, says Intikhab

After winning their opening games against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, Pakistan lost two in a row with the Australia setback coming after they were completely outplayed by India last weekend.
22 October 2023, 03:19 AM

Malik wants Babar to step down as Pakistan captain

Pakistan got outplayed by India in their much anticipated clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14, losing the match by seven wickets.
17 October 2023, 07:23 AM