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After 733 days, Babar Azam finally breaks unwanted streak in Test cricket

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Saturday ended an unwanted streak, notching up a half-century in Test cricket after a gap of 733 days.

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Babar Azam makes history, becomes third player after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to secure elusive feat

NEW DELHI: Pakistani batter Babar Azam on Thursday achieved a remarkable milestone by joining an exclusive group of cricketers who have accumulated over 4,000 runs across all three international cricket formats.

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Watch: When Sam Konstas chose Virat Kohli over Steve Smith

NEW DELHI: As Australian opener Sam Konstas made a dazzling debut against India in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Thursday, his knock was also marked by an on-field altercation with Virat Kohli.

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'We have more questions than answers': South Africa captain Temba Bavuma after series whitewash by Pakistan

NEW DELHI: After a series loss to Pakistan at home, South African skipper Temba Bavuma voiced his disappointment, stating the team has "more questions than answers" and needs "deep introspection as a team and at the individual level."

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Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam comparison makes me laugh, says ex-Pakistan seamer Mohammad Amir

NEW DELHI: Recently retired Pakistan seamer Mohammad Amir says Virat Kohli is the greatest 'player of this generation' and his comparisons with the likes of Babar Azam, Joe Root and Steve Smith 'make me laugh'.

The Times of India

Watch: Rizwan's verbal clash with Klaasen and Miller in Cape Town, Babar acts as pacifier

Pakistan secured an emphatic 81-run victory against South Africa in the second ODI at Newlands, Cape Town, clinching the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. While the contributions of veterans Babar Azam (73) and Mohammad Rizwan (80) were pivotal in setting a competitive total of 329, and the bowling…

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Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan star as Pakistan take unassailable 2-0 lead against South Africa

NEW DELHI: Pakistan defeated South Africa by 81 runs in the second one-day international at Newlands, Cape Town on Thursday, thanks to the efforts of veterans Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.

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'When you give players ... ': Pakistan's Azam Khan's post goes viral

NEW DELHI: Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan shared an Instagram story praising his teammate Saim Ayub. Despite Pakistan's seven-wicket defeat in the second T20I against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion, Ayub impressed with an unbeaten 98-run innings.

The Times of India

Lahore High Court adjourns hearing in alleged sexual harassment case against Babar Azam

A Lahore High Court hearing concerning rape allegations against Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam has been postponed until December 16. The delay was granted due to the absence of Babar's senior lawyer, Barrister Haris Azmat. His junior lawyer requested the adjournment.

The Times of India

South Africa vs Pakistan – T20 series: When, where, teams, head-to-head

Klaasen leads South Africa in Markram’s absence as they meet Rizwan-led Pakistan in three-match T20 series from Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Basit Ali questions former Pakistan skipper's return to Test side

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Basit Ali has expressed concerns about Pakistan's squad selection for the South Africa tour, particularly regarding Babar Azam's inclusion and Shaheen Shah Afridi's omission from the Test squad.

The Times of India

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy

Shaheen Afridi’s exclusion from Test squad termed a ‘strategic decision’ ahead of Pakistan’s home ICC event in 2025.

Al Jazeera

Babar Azam included in Pakistan squad for all formats for South Africa tour

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam will feature in Tests as well as both the white-ball formats on the team's upcoming tour of South Africa, but fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been rested for the red-ball leg of the tour.

The Times of India

'Neurological wiring change karna padega...': Shoaib Akhtar on what Babar Azam needs to do in Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been struggling with a significant dip in form across formats over the past year.

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'It's the captain and players who...': Pakistan's interim white-ball coach Aaqib Javed makes a big statement

NEW DELHI: Former fast bowler Aaqib Javed, who was recently appointed Pakistan's interim white-ball coach, on Wednesday commented that while coaches play a role, it is ultimately the captain and players who win matches.

The Times of India

EXCLUSIVE | Mohammad Rizwan is following in MS Dhoni's footsteps: Ex-Pakistan cricketer

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has expressed his happiness over Mohammad Rizwan’s appointment as Pakistan’s white-ball captain. The 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batter started his captaincy tenure on a winning note, leading Pakistan to a historic series victory in Australia during a three-match ODI series.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan vs Australia T20 series: Match times, squads, head-to-head, news

Pakistan will look to emulate their ODI form when they play Australia in a three-match T20 series, starting in Brisbane.

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Connolly fractures hand as Pakistan claim ODI series

Australia have lost their ODI series to Pakistan 2-1 following yet another horror display with the bat and an injury to Cooper Connolly.

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'When a captain inspires, the team...': Shahid Afridi takes a dig at Babar Azam after Pakistan's crushing win over Australia in 2nd ODI

NEW DELHI: Legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi took a crafty jab at former skipper Babar Azam, while praising newly-appointed captain Mohammad Rizwan, following Pakistan's dominant 9-wicket victory over Australia in the second ODI in Adelaide on Friday.

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Pakistan thrash Australia by nine wickets: second men’s ODI – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Haris Rauf’s five wickets restrict Australia to 163 all out and Saim Ayub smashes Pakistan to a stunning victory to level the series one-all

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Ricky Ponting wants Babar Azam to take Virat Kohli's way to regain form

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has advised former Pakistan captain Babar Azam to adopt Virat Kohli's strategy in an attempt to restore his lost form.

The Times of India

'His performance showed that he is...': Basit Ali on Babar Azam's batting

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commended Babar Azam's performance in the first ODI against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, describing his display as 'top-class'.

The Times of India

'Babar Azam ke baad, Rohit Sharma aur Virat Kohli ki same situation' - says former Pakistan batsman

Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have had a forgettable home season, which saw India go through an embarrassing first when New Zealand whitewashed their fancied hosts in a three-Test series.

The Times of India

Babar Azam's bat displayed in prestigious Long Room at iconic MCG

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's former skipper Babar Azam has achieved a significant milestone as his cricket bat is now displayed in the prestigious Long Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The Times of India

'Kabhi kaptaani nahin maangi': Mohammad Rizwan opens up after becoming Pakistan's new captain - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's newly appointed limited-overs captain Mohammad Rizwan shared that he never actively sought the role. Following the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) latest leadership announcement, Rizwan has officially taken over from Babar Azam as Pakistan's white-ball captain and will lead the team in the upcoming three-match ODI and T20I…

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