‘Babar Azam is nothing’: Former Pakistan captain’s brutal verdict after poor T20 World Cup show | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Babar Azam is nothing’: Former Pakistan captain’s brutal verdict after poor T20 World Cup show | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan have sealed their place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after a comfortable win over Namibia, becoming the final team to qualify. However, the victory did little to silence the growing debate around former captain Babar Azam, whose lean run with the bat has once again come under scrutiny.Babar has…

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Babar Azam flops again as BBL nightmare deepens, proving Steve Smith’s call spot on | Cricket News – The Times of India

Babar Azam flops again as BBL nightmare deepens, proving Steve Smith’s call spot on | Cricket News – The Times of India

Babar Azam (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) Babar Azam’s difficult run in the 2025–26 Big Bash League showed no signs of easing as the Pakistan star endured another low return in Sydney Sixers’ must-win clash against Brisbane Heat at the Gabba on Sunday, January 18. Opening the batting once again alongside Steve Smith, Babar struggled…

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Steve Smith reveals truth behind Babar Azam ‘tantrum’ claims as BBL drama erupts | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith reveals truth behind Babar Azam ‘tantrum’ claims as BBL drama erupts | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Steve Smith finally cleared the air on Sunday, addressing the growing speculation around his equation with Sydney Sixers teammate Babar Azam after reports suggested the Pakistan star felt disrespected during their Big Bash League outing last week.On Sunday, Smith addressed the chatter around his relationship with Sydney Sixers…

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Babar Azam BBL controversy: ‘Screw up’ – Steve Smith breaks silence | Cricket News – The Times of India

Babar Azam BBL controversy: ‘Screw up’ – Steve Smith breaks silence | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) A scintillating century partnership between Steve Smith and Babar Azam in Sydney Sixers’ BBL clash against Sydney Thunder at the SCG on Friday took a dramatic turn when Smith chose to deny a single to Babar during the key power surge. The decision briefly sparked visible frustration from…

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After 800 days of drought, Babar Azam finally hits ton, equals Saeed Anwar’s elusive record | Cricket News – The Times of India

After 800 days of drought, Babar Azam finally hits ton, equals Saeed Anwar’s elusive record | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 102 runs off 119 balls, leading Pakistan to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Friday’s one-day international match in Rawalpindi. The win secured Pakistan an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, which was briefly in doubt after a suicide bombing in…

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‘In the next four or five years…’: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha drops huge bombshell on Babar Azam | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘In the next four or five years…’: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha drops huge bombshell on Babar Azam | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha credited Babar Azam‘s crucial half-century for their four-wicket victory over South Africa in the T20I series decider on Saturday, securing the series 2-1. Babar’s composed 68 off 47 balls, his first T20I fifty in 13 innings since May 2024, helped Pakistan successfully chase down…

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Wasim Akram drops massive statement as Babar Azam breaks Rohit Sharma’s world record | Cricket News – The Times of India

Wasim Akram drops massive statement as Babar Azam breaks Rohit Sharma’s world record | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan legend Wasim Akram has thrown his full support behind Babar Azam, saying the star batter still has “plenty of cricket left in him” and can achieve much more for the country.Babar has endured a lean run in recent months, struggling to find consistency across formats. He even missed…

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