The Latest Breaking News from Babar Azam

Babar Azam returns as captain for Pakistan in T20 series vs New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam is set to lead Pakistan once again in a five-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand, commencing on Thursday. The series takes place just weeks before the World Cup, with New Zealand fielding a team missing several key players.

The Times of India · Apr 16, 2024

Babar Azam Reinstated As Pakistan’s White-Ball Captain Ahead Of Men’s T20 World Cup

Azam regains captaincy duties for white-ball formats as PCB gears up for ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in USA and West Indies.

Zenger · Apr 12, 2024

Virat Kohli's approach questioned, Babar Azam says strike-rate is a 'separate story'

Virat Kohli's 8th IPL century, which came in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) match against Rajasthan Royals in the T20 league's ongoing season, has been hailed for the batting icon's consistency and also criticised in terms of his strike-rate. But Pakistan captain Babar Azam feels strike-rate and winning a match are…

The Times of India · Apr 8, 2024

Shaheen Afridi denies he made comments backing Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: Following reports that he had backed new captain Babar Azam in remarks that were referenced in a PCB statement, Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was dismissed as captain, has disputed the allegations. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will convene crisis talks on Monday.

The Times of India · Apr 1, 2024

Babar Azam vows to make Pakistan world-beaters after regaining T20 captaincy

NEW DELHI: Upon his reappointment as captain, Babar Azam expressed his determination to elevate Pakistan cricket to the pinnacle of success, aiming to mold the team into the best in the world.

The Times of India · Mar 31, 2024

'If change was necessary...': Shahid Afridi slams PCB over Babar Azam's reappointment as Pakistan captain

NEW DELHI: In the wake of Babar Azam being reappointed as white-ball captain, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their shocking move ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.

The Times of India · Mar 31, 2024

Babar Azam returns as Pakistan’s white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain ahead of T20 World Cup after PCB's selection committee recommendation.

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

Babar Azam reinstated as Pakistan's white-ball captain

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam has been named as the white-ball captain of the national team in a significant development for Pakistan cricket, marking his return to leadership roles after stepping down as all-format captain following the World Cup debacle in India.

The Times of India · Mar 31, 2024

Babar Azam still undecided as PCB wants to bring him back as captain

PCB Chairman offers Babar Azam white ball captaincy, but decision pending; selectors divided on the issue.

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024

Shahid Afridi takes on PCB in defence of son-in-law Shaheen's captaincy

Shahid Afridi, the ex-captain of Pakistan, has voiced his support for his son-in-law, Shaheen Shah Afridi, amidst rumors of the towering pace bowler being replaced as the captain of the national T20 team.

The Times of India · Mar 27, 2024