Babar Azam Profile

Babar Azam Profile

Full Name 

Mohammad Babar Azam

Born

October 15, 1994, Lahore, Punjab

Age

29y 51d

Batting Style

Right hand Bat

Bowling Style

Right arm Offbreak

Playing Role

Batter

Babar Azam Teams Played

Domestic Teams:

  • Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited
  • Islamabad Leopards
  • State Bank of Pakistan
  • Sui Southern Gas Company
  • Central Punjab

International Teams:

  • Pakistan National Cricket Team (all formats)
  • Pakistan Under-19s

Franchise Teams:

  • Islamabad United (Pakistan Super League)
  • Peshawar Zalmi (Pakistan Super League)
  • Rangpur Riders (Bangladesh Premier League)
  • Guyana Amazon Warriors (Caribbean Premier League)
  • Sylhet Sixers (Bangladesh Premier League)
  • Somerset County Cricket Club (T20 Blast)

Full Name: Mohammad Babar Azam

Born: October 15, 1994

Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan

Nationality: Pakistani

Role: Batsman

Batting Style: Right-hand bat

Domestic Teams: Lahore Qalandars (PSL), Central Punjab (FC), Lahore Eagles (KA)

International Teams: Pakistan national cricket team (tests, ODIs, T20Is)

Captaincy: Pakistan national cricket team (tests, ODIs, T20Is)

Babar Azam is a Pakistani cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. He is known for his elegant technique, consistency, and ability to score runs in all three formats of the game. He is the current captain of the Pakistan national cricket team in all formats.

Azam made his international debut in 2015 and quickly established himself as a key player for Pakistan. He has scored over 10,000 runs in international cricket, including 28 centuries and 66 half-centuries. He is the fastest player to reach 1,000 runs in T20Is and the second-fastest player to reach 1,000 runs in ODIs.

In addition to his batting prowess, Azam is also a sharp fielder and a good leader. He is respected for his calm demeanor and his ability to handle pressure. He is also a role model for young cricketers in Pakistan and around the world.

Here are some of Babar Azam’s most notable achievements:

  • Fastest player to reach 1,000 runs in T20Is (26 innings)
  • Second-fastest player to reach 1,000 runs in ODIs (52 innings)
  • Highest individual score by a Pakistani in T20Is (124)
  • Leading run-scorer for Pakistan in all three formats of the game

Babar Azam is a future star of Pakistani cricket. He is a complete batsman with a bright future ahead of him. He is sure to continue to score runs and lead Pakistan to many victories in the years to come.

Babar Azam Pakistani Player

Azam was born in Lahore, Pakistan, on October 15, 1994. He made his international debut for Pakistan in 2015, and has since gone on to become one of the most prolific run-scorers in the country’s history. He has scored over 10,000 runs in ODIs, T20Is, and Tests combined, and is the only Pakistani batsman to have scored over 2,000 runs in each of the three formats.

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Babar Azam Net Worth

  • Cricket career earnings: Azam holds an “A” grade contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in both red and white-ball formats. This contract earns him a monthly salary of approximately 1.25 million Pakistani Rupees (around $6,490 USD).
  • Brand endorsements: Azam is one of the most recognizable athletes in Pakistan and has endorsement deals with several major brands, including Pepsi, Oppo, and Huawei.
  • Astute financial decisions: Azam is known for being a smart investor and has made several profitable investments over the years.

Here’s a breakdown of Babar Azam’s net worth:

Sources of income:

  • Cricket: $3.5 million
  • Brand endorsements: $1 million
  • Investments: $500,000

Assets:

  • Real estate: $2 million (including a luxurious bungalow in Lahore)
  • Cars: $500,000 (including an Audi A5)
  • Investments: $2.5 million

Net worth: $5 million

It’s important to note that these figures are estimates and Azam’s actual net worth may be higher or lower. However, there is no doubt that he is one of the wealthiest athletes in Pakistan.

Babar Azam Career Stats

FormatMatchesInningsNot OutsRunsHighest ScoreAverage50s100sDucksCatchesStumps
Tests498893,77219647.752697360
ODIs117114135,72915856.72321940
T20Is10498143,48512241.493035500

Bowling

StatTestsODIsT20Is
Matches56117104
Innings1011
Balls11326
Maidens400
Runs52111
Wickets200
Best Bowling1/1
Average26.0
Economy2.7950.511.0

Records of Babar Azam

Test Cricket

  • Fastest player to reach 2,000 runs (in 42 innings)
  • Youngest Pakistani captain to score a century (against Australia in 2019)
  • Most centuries by a Pakistani captain (6)
  • First player to score 1,000 runs in a calendar year as a Pakistani captain (in 2019)
  • Highest individual score by a Pakistani captain (255 against South Africa in 2020)
  • Most half-centuries by a Pakistani captain (21)

ODI Cricket

  • Fastest player to reach 1,000 runs (in 17 innings)
  • Youngest Pakistani player to score 1,000 runs
  • Most centuries by a Pakistani player in England (5)
  • Most consecutive half-centuries by a Pakistani player (8)
  • Highest individual score by a Pakistani player in a World Cup (162 against Australia in 2019)

T20I Cricket

  • Fastest player to reach 1,000 runs (in 21 innings)
  • Most half-centuries by a Pakistani player in T20Is (27)
  • Most runs by a Pakistani player in a T20I World Cup (303 in 2021)
  • Most consecutive half-centuries by a Pakistani player in T20Is (9)

Overall

  • Highest ICC ODI batting ranking (No. 1 in 2018)
  • Highest ICC Test batting ranking (No. 5 in 2022)
  • Highest ICC T20I batting ranking (No. 3 in 2021)
  • Wisden Cricketer of the Year (2022)
  • PCB Cricketer of the Year (2019, 2022)

These are just a few of the many records and achievements that Babar Azam has set during his illustrious career. He is widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world and is sure to continue to add to his trophy cabinet in the years to come.

Debut/Last Matches of Babar Azam

 

Test Debut:

    • Match: Pakistan vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dubai (DSC), October 13-17, 2016
    • Bowling Figures: 11 overs, 0/38
 

Test Last Match:

    • Match: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Colombo (SSC), July 24-27, 2023
    • Bowling Figures: 7 overs, 0/32
 

ODI Debut:

    • Match: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Lahore, May 31, 2015
    • Score: 54 (60)
 

ODI Last Match:

    • Match: England vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi, November 11, 2023
    • Score: 50 (57)
 

T20I Debut:

    • Match: England vs Pakistan, 1st T20I, Manchester, September 07, 2016
    • Score: 15* (11)
 

T20I Last Match:

  • Match: England vs Pakistan, T20I Tri-Series Final, Rawalpindi, October 13, 2023
  • Score: 21 (19)

Matches Recent of Babar Azam

 

Tests

  • Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Colombo (SSC), July 24-27, 2023 – Score: 39 (75)
  • Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Galle (RPS), July 16-20, 2023 – Score: 13 (16)
  • Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Galle (RPS), July 16-20, 2023 – Score: 24 (28)

ODIs

  • England vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi, November 11, 2023 – Score: 50 (57)
  • England vs Pakistan, 1st ODI, Rawalpindi, November 10, 2023 – Score: 44 (45)
  • New Zealand vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi, October 31, 2023 – Score: 66 (63)

T20Is

  • England vs Pakistan, T20I Tri-Series Final, Rawalpindi, October 13, 2023 – Score: 21 (19)
  • England vs Pakistan, T20I Tri-Series Match 3, Multan, October 9, 2023 – Score: 56 (38)
  • England vs Pakistan, T20I Tri-Series Match 2, Multan, October 7, 2023 – Score: 69* (46)
 

News about Babar Azam 

Babar Azam, Pakistan’s cricket captain, stepped down following their T20 World Cup disappointment.

Azam led Pakistan in all formats since 2019 but felt it was time for a change.

Azam starred in Pakistan’s ODI series win over Bangladesh, scoring a century and taking two catches.

Azam named ICC Player of the Month for August, scoring 303 runs at 60.60, including two centuries.

Azam set a new record, becoming the fastest to 10,000 ODI runs in 88 innings, beating Virat Kohli’s 121.

Azam captained Pakistan’s T20I squad against England in the absence of the injured Sarfaraz Ahmed.

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