Tag: Babar Azam

  • Babar is back; becomes T20 captain again

    Babar is back; becomes T20 captain again

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to change the captain of the T20 national cricket team, reappointing Babar Azam as the new captain for the T20 series against New Zealand, Geo News had reported.

    Babar Azam met Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi last night after the selection committee recommended his name for the captaincy.

    According to sources, preparations for the World Cup and the previous series were discussed in the meeting.

    Mohsin Naqvi had tasked the National Selection Committee for suggestions and recommendations regarding the captaincy.

    In November last year, former Chairman Management Committee Zaka Ashraf removed Babar Azam from the captaincy, after which Shaheen Afridi was appointed as the captain of T20 and Shan Masood as the captain of Test format.

  • Shahid Afridi wants Shaheen to remain captain

    Shahid Afridi wants Shaheen to remain captain

    Pakistan’s former cricket team captain Shahid Afridi wants Shaheen Afridi to remain the T20 team captain.

    After speculation took hold that Babar Azam will once again become captain, Afridi spoke in favor of his son-in-law and captain of the national Twenty20 team, Shaheen Afridi.

    While talking to media at a football event in Karachi’s area Ibrahim Haidari, Shahid Afridi said, “In Pakistan, when the faces change, the system also changes. The newcomer thinks that the one who did the work before has done wrong.”

    Video Credit: Geo News

    He said, “The one who is given the captaincy should be given time, the decision was either wrong or what will happen now will be wrong.”

    Talking about Kakul trainig camp, he said, “The experience of the training camp in Kakul has also been good, there training makes a difference in fitness. Those who are not selected for the series against New Zealand should get more training in Kakul.”

    In responce to a question about the selection committee, Shahid Afridi said, “The decision to empower the selection committee is good.”
    Talking about the retirement of Imad Wasim and Muhammad Amir, he said, “The decision of Muhammad Amir and Imad Wasim to retire earlier was wrong, both of them still have cricket left in them. Both are talented, they will have to be a part of domestic cricket as well.”

    In November last year, the former chairman of the management committee, Zaka Ashraf, removed Babar Azam from the captaincy, after which Shaheen Afridi was appointed as the captain of the national T20 and Shan Masood as the captain of the Test team.

  • Babar Azam likely to become captain for T20 World Cup 2024

    Babar Azam likely to become captain for T20 World Cup 2024

    Former captain Babar Azam is being considered again for the captaincy of the Pakistan cricket team for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, Sohail Imran has reported for Geo News.

    According to sources, Babar Azam is likely to become captain once again. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials are reportedly in contact with Babar Azam.

    Sources say that Azam has reached Lahore on Tuesday night after performing Umrah and now the possibility of the batting maestro meeting with board officials is high before he leaves for Abbottabad.

    Sources close to the batter say confirm reports but Babar Azam has not yet made up his mind to accept the offer of captaincy.

    After PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s comments on the appointment of a captain in a press conference, rumors have multiplied. Naqvi has entrusted the decision of captaincy to the selection committee.

    In November last year, former Chairman Management Committee Zaka Ashraf removed Babar Azam from the captaincy, after which Shaheen Afridi was appointed as the captain of T20 and Shan Masood as the captain of Test format.

  • King Babar says it feels good when fans call his name

    King Babar says it feels good when fans call his name

    While holding a press conference after the match against Karachi Kings yesterday, Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam said, “It feels good when people call my name. I try to give happiness to the fans with my performance, I try to fulfill their wishes. When people chant ‘Babar, Babar’, that feeling cannot be expressed in words.”

    Talking about Saim Ayub, Babar said, “He has now become an all-rounder, his presence gives us a good option in bowling. Saim’s way of playing is different, we play by making a plan, we both communicate, it feels good to open with him.”

    The master batsman dismissed criticism, saying that he doesn’t pay much attention to it. “I perform in the ground. I know my game, I try to improve my game day by day.”

    Azam stressed that he was not personally satisfied with playing one down but he did it for Pakistan.

    In the match played at National Stadium Karachi yesterday, Peshawar Zalmi defeats Karachi Kings by two runs after a nail biting match.

  • I have no personal enmity with Babar Azam’ Muhammad Amir

    I have no personal enmity with Babar Azam’ Muhammad Amir

    Fast bowler Muhammad Amir has said that he has no personal enmity with batting maestro Babar Azam, stating that, “We have played cricket together and have a good relationship.”

    Talking to the media, Muhammad Amir said “I say what is best for Pakistan. The runs scored by Babar Azam in the last innings were excellent, he should play the way he played the last two overs. If Babar plays such innings for Pakistan, it will be beneficial.”

    Criticising Pakistan’s management for not planning long-term, Amir said, “They think of their own series, there should make a rotation policy and the workload of the batters and bowlers should be managed better.” The fast bowler said that it is often seen that players get unfit before the World Cup because coaches don’t do long-term planning.

    He said that Pakistan Cricket Board has to invest in four-day red ball cricket while the youth should be given good contracts in red ball cricket.

    Amir is currently playing for Quetta Gladiators in Pakistan Super League (PSL). Amir criticised Babar Azam many time on his batting approach.

  • Peshawar Zalmi chairman Javed Afridi has announced to gift a car ‘MG Essence’ to Babar Azam

    Peshawar Zalmi chairman Javed Afridi has announced to gift a car ‘MG Essence’ to Babar Azam

    Peshawar Zalmi chairman Javed Afridi has announced to gift a car, ‘MG Essence’, to Babar Azam for his excellent century against Islamabad United at the Gaddafi stadium.

    Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi has announced a very valuable gift for Babar Azam, the captain of the team and a brilliant century scorer, after achieving an incredible victory against Islamabad United at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday night.
    Javed Afridi has announced to gift his team captain Babar Azam a car called “MG Essence”.

    According to Javed Afridi, Babar Azam will be the first person to drive this car, which is made in Pakistan .

    Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam’s choice of bowler for the 19th over turned the tide of the match despite being on the brink of defeat against Islamabad United at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Monday night. According to the commentators who commented during the match, at the end of 18 overs, Islamabad United was a few steps away from victory, but on this occasion, Zalmi captain Babar Azam’s decision to give the 19th over to leg-spinner Arif Yaqoob instead of a fast bowler turned the tide of the match. An over from Arif Yaqoob turned the tide, Islamabad United lost the match they won.

  • Babar Azam angry video; what is the reality?

    Babar Azam angry video; what is the reality?

    Recently, a video of Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam surfaced on social media site X, which has become a subject of controversy.

    In the video, it can be seen that during the match, Babar is sitting in the stadium with members of his squad, while the crowd chants ‘Zimbabar Zimbabar’.

    Babar looks back in anger and then motions for the shouting audience to come to him. When the shouting does not stop, Babar gestures as if he will throw the water bottle he is holding.

    What is the reality of viral video?

    According to Geo News sources, the voice has been edited, which was confirmed by journalist Arfa Firoz Zaki on X (formerly Twitter).

    He wrote in his tweet “The voice in the video is fake.” In another tweet, he explained, “Babar Azam is a very cold-tempered person, Babar was sitting in the dugout of Peshawar Zalmi when a person in the enclosure continuously used foul language. Babar ignored at first but suddenly got angry when the man started using bad language for his family.”

  • Babar Azam created a new history in PSL

    Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam created a new history in HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL). Babar became the first batsman to score 3000 runs in PSL history, scoring 3004 runs in 80 innings.

    On Sunday, the teams of Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators competed against each other at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

    In this match, Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam invited Quetta Gladiators to bat. Gladiators’ openers gave the team a brilliant start and scored 206 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the allotted 20 overs, Jason Roy 75, Saud Shakeel 74.

    In pursuit of the target, Babar Azam crossed the milestone of 3000 runs in PSL while batting. Second in this list is Fakhar Zaman of Lahore Qalandars who has scored a total of 2381 runs in PSL so far.

  • ‘TOOTAY HUAY DIL JAEIN KAHAN,’ BABAR AZAM NAY BATA DIA

    ‘TOOTAY HUAY DIL JAEIN KAHAN,’ BABAR AZAM NAY BATA DIA

    Babar Azam, the former captain of Pakistan Cricket Team was asked by a fan that ‘tootay huay dil jaein kahan’ and Babar gave ‘the right solution’.

    When asked, ‘tootay huay dil jaein kahan’, Babar responded, “Doctor kay pas”.

    Babar Azam is currently in an X (Former Twitter) space titled ‘From the Pitch to the Mic: Babar Azam’ where he was responding to questions asked by his fans under #AskBabar.

    He announced on January 31 on his X account, “Are you as excited as I am for the live Twitter Space? I’ll be answering questions already submitted using #AskBabar. Send your questions and tune in. I will answer as many questions as possible. ✨ ”

    Babar was asked by a fan about his skin care routine for his glowing skin and he said, “I sleep on time and nothing else. It is thanks to Allah that I have such beauty”.

    Cricketer Muhammad Rizwan came to the space and asked him, “Shadi kab ho rahi hai” to which Babar said, “Murshid main aapko akelay mein bataun ga”. Rizwan and Babar started laughing and then Rizwan mentioned how his wife kept asking him daily when Babar would get married.

  • Video: Babar’s wholesome moment with fan is the internet’s favourite thing

    Video: Babar’s wholesome moment with fan is the internet’s favourite thing

    Pakistan cricket team’s former captain Babar Azam had another wholesome moment with a fan that has left the internet collectively saying “Awww”.

    The batting maestro fulfilled a child’s dream by taking a picture with him in Melbourne.

    During the ongoing test match between Australia and Pakistan, a child in the stands became emotional upon seeing Azam.

    The child can be seen in the video telling Babar Azam that he watches every inning and is also a fan of his cover drives, adding that he wanted to take a picture with him. The former captain first shook hands with the child and then granted his wish.

    After the picture was taken, the child jumped in the air in joy.