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Pakistan continued to put England under pressure in the fourth match of the ODI tri-series as Babar Azam produced a sharp catch to dismiss Jordan Cox at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Babar Azam News / Outlook India / October 24

Babar Azam To Lead New-Look Pakistan! Star Senior Cricketers Dropped From Pakistan's Test Squad Against Sri Lanka

Pakistan named a 14-member squad for the two-Test home series against Sri Lanka Babar Azam will captain the side after the selection shake-up Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were left out of the squad Pakistan have named a 14-member squad for their two-Test home series against Sri Lanka.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / October 20

PAK vs ENG : Will Jacks outfoxes Babar Azam with a beauty in Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026

Will Jacks delivered a crucial breakthrough for England in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026, bowling Babar Azam with a sharp-turning off-break in the 14th over of the second match.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / October 18

Babar Becomes Fifth Pakistan Batter To Complete 16000 International Runs

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: Veteran batter Babar Azam achieved a significant milestone as he became Pakistan's fifth cricketer to complete 16000 runs in international cricket during the ongoing ODI tri-series on Sunday here.

Cricket News / Crictoday / October 18

Babar Azam undone by short ball once again; falls for 45 against Sri Lanka in Tri-series opener

Pakistan began the home tri-series campaign against Sri Lanka on Sunday at Rawalpindi. Kusal Mendis won the toss and chose to bowl first on what looked like a good track for batting.

Cricket News / Crictoday / October 17

"Babar Azam is the backbone of our team": Shaheen Afridi hails former captain

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan are hosting England and Sri Lanka in a tri-series. The Men in Green have never won a home ODI tournament involving more than two teams since it first hosted Australia and South Africa in a tri-series in 1994.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / October 9

Sahibzada Farhan Hopes Pakistan#039;s New Combination Takes Off In Sri Lanka T20Is

Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan hopes a new combination without star players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi will come good against Sri Lanka in their Twenty20 International series starting in Rawalpindi on Friday.

Cricket News / Crictoday / October 8

Doors not shut: Sahibzada Farhan on Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Agha's chances in T20I team

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan starts its home cricket season with a third T20I captain in as many years when Sahibzada Farhan leads against Sri Lanka in a three-match series from Friday.

Cricket News / CricTracker / October 7

Desert Vipers CEO explains why Babar Azam was high on priority list

Defending champions Desert Vipers secured Babar Azam at the ILT20 auction held on October 2, 2026, for the upcoming season set to begin on November 22.

Cricket News / Outlook India / October 5

Babar Azam Dropped! Pakistan Make Massive Changes In T20I Squad Ahead Of Series Against Sri Lanka

Senior stars Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been dropped from Pakistan's T20I squad to face Sri Lanka Both players paid the price for underwhelming

Cricket News / CricTracker / October 3

'He will serve Pakistan a lot' - Babar Azam on Sufyan Moqim's future

Sufyan Moqim delivered an outstanding performance in the Pakistan Super League 2026, establishing himself as one of the tournament's standout bowlers. The left-arm spinner claimed 22 wickets across 11 matches at an average of 14.40 and an economy rate of 7.20, finishing as the highest wicket-taker in the competition.

Cricket News / Crictoday / October 2

ILT20 Auction 2026: Babar Azam to play for Desert Vipers; Fazalhaq Farooqi goes to MI Emirates for massive sum

The ILT20 auctions were held on Thursday for the upcoming season slated to begin on 22nd November, with the finals to be played on 20th December 2026. Pakistani Test captain Babar Azam was one of the star names in the auction pool.

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 30

Babar Azam dismissed for 21 in President's Trophy as domestic struggles continue

Babar Azam was dismissed for 21 off 39 deliveries in a President's Trophy Grade-I fixture at Diamond Cricket Ground, Islamabad, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Cricket News / CricketGully / September 29

ILT20 2026-27 Auction: Babar Azam Confirmed, Only One Indian in 400-Player List

Pakistan star Babar Azam has officially registered for the ILT20 2026-27 auction, which is scheduled to take place on October 1 at the ICC Academy Indoors in Dubai.

Cricket News / Mr Cricket UAE / September 29

Babar Azam headlines galaxy of stars up for grabs at DP World ILT20 Season 5 Player Auction

Pakistan's all-format star Babar Azam is set to headline the DP World ILT20 Season 5 Player Auction on October 1, with fellow international stars Phil Salt, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Wanindu Hasaranga, Alzarri Joseph, Faf du Plessis and Liam Livingstone among others also featuring in the player pool.

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 26

Babar Azam dismissed cheaply on first-class return after seven years

Babar Azam's return to first-class cricket after seven years ended in a brief and disappointing outing on Day 3 of the ongoing clash between Oil and Gas Development Company Limited and Khan Research Laboratories on Saturday, September 26.

Cricket News / CricketGully / September 24

Babar Azam Reportedly Registers for ILT20 2026 Auction, Debut on Cards

Pakistan star Babar Azam is set to make his International League T20 (ILT20) debut later this year, with reports saying he will register for the player auction.

Cricket News / Crictoday / September 24

Former batter names Fatima Sana as Pakistan’s biggest superstar ahead of Babar Azam

Pakistan cricketer and current Test skipper Babar Azam has been facing a lot of criticism after the team's disastrous performance in England. Pakistan suffered a 0-3 series loss, with Babar scoring just 97 in four innings.

Cricket News / Crictoday / September 24

Waqar Younis voices doubts, suggests Babar Azam is struggling with captaincy pressure

Pakistan cricket has been in the doldrums since the tour of England, which ended a few weeks ago. The visiting side lost all three games in the recent Test series, which was mired in controversy.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / September 22

Wasim Akram tears into Babar Azam after Pakistan’s Test series whitewash against England

Pakistan’s Test tour of England ended in a difficult manner as the visitors suffered a 3-0 series defeat between August 19 and September 13. The tour became increasingly complicated after the second Test at Lord’s, with major changes made to the coaching staff and squad before the final match.

Cricket News / Outlook India / September 20

"Were You Here To Sell Chickpeas?’: Former Pakistan Legend Tears Into Babar Azam’s Captaincy Call

Wasim Akram questioned Babar Azam’s decision to take Pakistan’s Test captaincy Akram criticised Babar’s response about being unaware of mid-series changes

Cricket News / Mr Cricket UAE / September 15

Babar Azam returns to Pakistan's domestic first class cricket desperate to find form

Pakistan’s Test captain Babar Azam has returned to domestic cricket to find form amid his prolonged lean patch in the longest format. Babar will be seen playing for the Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) in the ongoing President's Trophy Grade 1 first-class tournament.

Cricket News / CricketGully / September 9