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By Mehr Jan In a move that signals a return to full strength, Pakistan have named their squads for the upcoming limited-overs series against the West Indies — and the headline is loud and clear: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi are back.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 11

Hesson Sets Clear Conditions for Babar and Shaheen’s T20I Comeback

Pakistan’s newly appointed white ball coach, Mike Hesson, has laid out a plan for the return of star players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi to the T20I team.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 3

Will BBL,15, Be the Biggest Bash Ever? New Schedule for the Season Announced

By Shah Faisal BBL 2025 to kick off with a bang! Pakistan superstar Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Aussie Test heroes headline the most exciting Big Bash yet.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 30

Du Plessis Overtakes Babar Azam in T20 Centuries as Captain

By Shah Faisal South Africa legend Faf du Plessis has rewritten T20 captaincy history with a sparkling unbeaten 103 off 53 balls—his second ton in this year’s Major League Cricket (MLC) campaign—leading the Texas Super Kings to a crucial win over MI New York, sealing their playoff spot.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Babar Azam Joins Sydney Sixers for His First Big Bash Season

The Sydney Sixers have made a big signing for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season by bringing in Pakistan’s star batter, Babar Azam. This will be Azam’s first time playing in the BBL.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 13

Pakistan's Babar signs for Sixers in Big Bash

Pakistan batter Babar Azam will play in the Big Bash for the first time after he is signed by Sydney Sixers.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / May 21

Babar, Rizwan, and Shaheen Miss Out as Pakistan Announces Squad for T20I Series Against Bangladesh

Some big names are missing from the squad announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ahead of the T20I series against Bangladesh at home. Former skipper Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi are among those who won’t be part of the three-match series.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / May 18

Karachi Kings and Islamabad United qualify; PZ must beat Lahore to stay alive

Karachi Kings clinched a crucial win over Peshawar Zalmi by 23 runs in a high-octane encounter that saw big partnerships, fielding lapses, and a late flourish with the bat.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / May 5

Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi Crushes Rizwan's Multan Sultans to Keep Play-off Hopes Alive

Babar Azam and Co. have risen to the occasion as they require straight wins in order to qualify for the playoffs. They have secured back-to-back wins, beating the out-of-form but dangerous Multan Sultans comprehensively.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 24

Sir Viv Richards Stands by Babar Azam and Pakistan Amid Tough Times

By Shah Faisal West Indies cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards has voiced his strong support for Babar Azam and the Pakistan cricket team as they navigate a challenging phase in their cricketing journey.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 14

Sahibzada Stars in Islamabad United’s Win Against Peshawar Zalmi with a Blistering Ton

Islamabad United continued their dream run in the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with a dominant win over Peshawar Zalmi, courtesy of a stunning century by Sahibzada Farhan.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Babar And Rizwan Left Out As Pakistan Announces T20I Squad for New Zealand

Pakistan has announced their teams for the forthcoming tour of New Zealand, which will consist of five Twenty20 (T20I) games and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs).

Cricket News / FirstSportz / February 23

Watch: Hardik Pandya gives Babar Azam a send-off after dismissing him in Dubai

India is facing off against Pakistan in the all-important match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. It’s a must-win match for the Men in Green, given that they are coming to this game on the back of a loss against New Zealand in the opening match.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / February 19

The Champions’ Bite : Pakistan vs New Zealand

The home side, Pakistan’s campaign began with a meek defeat against New Zealand. Chasing a mammoth total of 320, Pakistan’s batsmen failed to coordinate well and fell prey to Mitchell Santner’s traps.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / November 5

Australia Whips Pakistan By Two Wickets In Three Match Series

By Jeniffer Achieng The three match series between Australia and Pakistan took place at Melbourne cricket ground. The stadium was three quarter full and man fans could be seen singing, chanting names and dancing along the terraces.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / October 28

Test Series: Pakistan Defeats England By Nine Wickets To Secure A 2-1 Victory

By Mercy Kosgei In Rawalpindi, Pakistan won the third test series by nine wickets, and they secured a 2-1 win in the series. In the last three years, Pakistan have not won a test series at home, and this victory ended their long wait.

Cricket News / Total Apex Sports / October 16

Great Babar Azam Dropped from Pakistan Cricket Team

After losing to England in the first Test match in Multan, Pakistan will make major changes for the second encounter. Humiliation is a powerful term in sports.

Cricket News / Total Apex Sports / July 25, 2024

Babar Azam’s Amazing Career From Ball Boy to Captain

Babar Azam is known as one of the world’s best batsmen. He made his debut in the ODI series against Zimbabwe back in 2015. Where he performs impressively, he performs well, as that was the deciding match of Babar Azam’s career.

Cricket News / Total Apex Sports / June 27, 2024

Babar Azam Dominance: Stablizing an Unparalleled Path to T20I Immortality

Babar Azam, the Pakistan white-ball guru, is now on the verge of writing a different chapter entirely in the annals of T20 international cricket with his current remarkable form.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / June 17, 2024

Six Pakistan players including Babar Azam are reportedly to go on a vacation to the UK after T20 World Cup exit

It wasn’t one of the most memorable outings for Pakistan in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup as they crashed out of the group stages after suffering defeats at the hands of USA and India.

Cricket News / Cricket on ClutchPoints / June 8, 2024

Social media goes wild as Babar Azam scripts unwanted record

Social media went wild as Pakistan’s Babar Azam became the first skipper from a Test-playing nation to lose matches against Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Ireland, and the USA.

Cricket News / Cricket on ClutchPoints / June 7, 2024

Babar Azam faces social media mockery after ‘Test’ knock vs USA

Babar Azam became a subject of social media mockery after his below-par batting performance contributed heavily to Pakistan’s shocking defeat to the USA in the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

Cricket News / Total Apex Sports / June 6, 2024

Babar Azam Becomes Top Scorer in T20 Cricket

Pakistan captain Babar Azam turned into the top run-scorer in men’s Twenty20 internationals during his team’s T20 World Cup 2024 match against the USA on Thursday.