News for 'Babar Azam'

Black Cat Brings SA Early Luck!

Black Cat Brings SA Early Luck!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The kitty has become popular with viewers and has gone viral with one particular cheeky comment from Lahori Guy who tweeted: 'Black Cat contributed more in Karachi Stadium than Babar Azam.'

Won't lose captaincy because of one match, says an unamused Babar

Won't lose captaincy because of one match, says an unamused Babar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Babar Azam does not believe that the outcome of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in World Cup on Saturday will have an impact on his captaincy.

'India vs Pakistan is always competitive'

'India vs Pakistan is always competitive'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Focus firmly on match, India-Pakistan clash will be interesting: Kotak

T20 World Cup Super 8s: How Harry Brook Destroyed Pakistan With Epic Knock!

T20 World Cup Super 8s: How Harry Brook Destroyed Pakistan With Epic Knock!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Harry Brook ton leads England to nervy win over Pakistan and T20 World Cup semifinals.

What must Babar do to better Kohli?

What must Babar do to better Kohli?

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Babar Azam was named captain of the Pakistan T20 team ahead of the Australia series in October last year, was recently handed the reins of ODI team as well.

You broke the opening pair that was famous worldwide: Raza slams Pak selectors

You broke the opening pair that was famous worldwide: Raza slams Pak selectors

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Slamming the move of breaking the worldwide famous opening pair of Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan following the team's loss in the T20I series against New Zealand, former Pakistan cricketer and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja asked the selectors what benefit they gained out of it.

Why Pakistan cricket is on the decline!

Why Pakistan cricket is on the decline!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Former Pakistan captain blamed frequent changes in the team's management, coaches, and players for the chaotic situation.

Shubman Gill is world No 1 ODI batter!

Shubman Gill is world No 1 ODI batter!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

India vice-captain Shubman Gill dethroned Pakistan's Babar Azam from the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for batters on the back of his strong showing against England in the recent home series.

Babar on why Pakistan start as favourites against India

Babar on why Pakistan start as favourites against India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said the recent experience of playing in Sri Lankan conditions will give his side an edge over India.

Pakistan not focussing on past results: Babar

Pakistan not focussing on past results: Babar

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Pakistan come into the main draw of the T20 World Cup with 10 wins in a row in the UAE and the 27-year-old said the mood in the camp is very positive.

De Zorzi puts stubborn resistance after SA struggle

De Zorzi puts stubborn resistance after SA struggle

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Pakistan collapsed from 362-5 to 378 all out as Muthusamy finished with Test best figures of 6-117.

Imam misses ton as Pakistan dominate SA on Day 1

Imam misses ton as Pakistan dominate SA on Day 1

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Imam was in a hurry to reach his ton and, attacking the bowling, got an inside edge to Senuran Muthusamy's left-arm spin and was snagged at short leg by Tony de Zorzi's sharp catch.

'Pakistan forced India to sack captain'

'Pakistan forced India to sack captain'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'They fired their chief selector, selection committee, changed the captain because they couldn't digest how Pakistan went ahead of them.'

PHOTOS: Giant-slayers Afghanistan stun Pakistan in Chennai

PHOTOS: Giant-slayers Afghanistan stun Pakistan in Chennai

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

PHOTOS from a memorable chase and a famous win...

Afridi calls for Pakistan shake-up after poor showing

Afridi calls for Pakistan shake-up after poor showing

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Former captain Shahid Afridi has proposed couple of changes to the Pakistan playing eleven following the dramatic loss to India in the T20 World Cup

Azam's ton in vain; Aus beat Pak by innings

Azam's ton in vain; Aus beat Pak by innings

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Babar Azam (104) hit his second Test century and Mohammad Rizwan 95 to stall Australia's march to victory and once they had departed, Pakistan were soon all out for 335.

Babar guides Pakistan to big win over NZ, No 1 ODI ranking

Babar guides Pakistan to big win over NZ, No 1 ODI ranking

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Babar Azam scored his 18th century as Pakistan trounced New Zealand by 102 runs in the fourth One-Day International at the National stadium in Karachi on Friday. His 107 off 117 balls fired Pakistan to 334 for 6. In reply, New Zealand were shot out for 232 all out, their lowest total of the series.

Pak's Noman Ali closes in on Bumrah in Test Rankings

Pak's Noman Ali closes in on Bumrah in Test Rankings

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Noman collected a 10-wicket haul during Pakistan's 93-run triumph over South Africa in Lahore recently and moved up four places.

We've done our research, very excited to play in Ahmedabad: Babar

We've done our research, very excited to play in Ahmedabad: Babar

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Most of the Pakistan squad members have not played in India before but skipper Babar Azam on Tuesday exuded confidence, saying his team has done its homework for the ODI World Cup beginning on October 5.

T20I: Haider, Azam star as Pak beat Zim to seal series

T20I: Haider, Azam star as Pak beat Zim to seal series

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Chasing a target of 135 runs, Haider Ali's 65* off 43 including three sixes and skipper Azam's 51 from 28 balls put their side over the line with 29 balls to spare.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Will India Top Group A?

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Will India Top Group A?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Defending champions India look to do something they have never done in World Cups and retain the trophy.

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.

Big blow for Pakistan as injured Naseem misses World Cup bus

Big blow for Pakistan as injured Naseem misses World Cup bus

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Aiming for their second Cricket World Cup title, Pakistan will be led by Babar Azam and are armed with a strong batting unit that includes Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Mohammed Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Salman Agha.

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Unfortunately, we tend to crack under pressure and lose close matches as we have seen in recent games.'

'It's Time To Change The Entire Team'

'It's Time To Change The Entire Team'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'Pakistani players think that if they don't perform well, the coaches will be sacked, and nothing will happen to them.'

End of a golden era: Pak skipper pays tribute to Lata

End of a golden era: Pak skipper pays tribute to Lata

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Babar Azam called Lata Mangeshkar an 'unparalleled icon'

One has to be on top of his game to compete against Virat: Babar

One has to be on top of his game to compete against Virat: Babar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Kohli found support from the Pakistani star batter, who indicated that an athlete has to be really strong to overcome failures.

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Pakistan captain Shan Masood and head coach Jason Gillespie will no longer have a say in selection matters after the PCB selectors cut down their powers, according to a source.

Pak captain Babar backs Shastri's views on bio-bubble

Pak captain Babar backs Shastri's views on bio-bubble

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Tuesday backed outgoing India head coach Ravi Shastri's view that competing regularly in bio-bubbles is not easy for the players as it can leave them 'disturbed and uncomfortable'.

Shaheen Shah Afridi Is Bowled!

Shaheen Shah Afridi Is Bowled!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

On Tuesday, the 6' 6" Pakistan fast bowlers was bowled over yet again by Ansha Afridi, whose dad Shahid played some cricket in his day :)

'We wanted to win in 14 overs, but pitch made it difficult'

'We wanted to win in 14 overs, but pitch made it difficult'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was relieved after the team's first victory in the T20 World Cup in New York on Tuesday, but lamented that they couldn't complete their chase of 107 in fewer overs because the pitch was difficult to bat on.

Babar backs Hasan after costly blunder

Babar backs Hasan after costly blunder

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Pakistan captain Babar Azam offered consolation to team mate Hasan Ali whose costly mistake in the field allowed Matthew Wade to secure Australia's thrilling victory in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday.

Too early to compare Babar with Virat: Akram

Too early to compare Babar with Virat: Akram

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'Shaheen's absence big setback for Pakistan'

Shahid Afridi backs Pakistan to make T20 World Cup final

Shahid Afridi backs Pakistan to make T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Former captain Shahid Afridi is confident that Pakistan will again reach the final of the T20 World Cup, but expressed apprehension about the batters' sluggish strike rate in the middle overs.

Babar asks Pakistan fans to 'keep praying' for T20 WC victory

Babar asks Pakistan fans to 'keep praying' for T20 WC victory

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Pakistan have rebounded superbly and bring momentum into Sunday's final against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Pakistan recall fit-again Rauf for T20 World Cup

Pakistan recall fit-again Rauf for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Haris Rauf was named in Pakistan's 15-member squad, which will be led by star batter Babar Azam.

Hardik Pandya's 200th Wicket is Special

Hardik Pandya's 200th Wicket is Special

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya added another milestone to his name, completing 200 international wickets

India Vs Pakistan: A Rivalry in Numbers

India Vs Pakistan: A Rivalry in Numbers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Fascinating numbers from the India-Pakistan iconic cricket rivalry.

Babar rules out Malik return for T20 World Cup

Babar rules out Malik return for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

'There are matches immediately after Netherlands, so it's unlikely there will be time for changes'

1st Test, Day 1: Shakeel, Rizwan rescue Pakistan vs WI

1st Test, Day 1: Shakeel, Rizwan rescue Pakistan vs WI

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan hit unbeaten half-centuries to help Pakistan overcome Jayden Seales' three-wicket burst