Name Hindi: बाबर आजम / Gender Man
About Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a renowned cricketer, serving as the captain of the Pakistan national team, known for his impressive batting prowess and leadership skills. He was born on October 15, 1994 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Early Life & Career Beginnings
Born Muhammad Babar Azam into a cricket-enthused family – three of Babar’s cousins represented Pakistan’s Cricket Team. His uncles encouraged him to pursue cricket professionally because they saw an extraordinary talent in him from a young age.
Rise to Prominence
Azam made his way to the top with consistent performance in domestic cricket. He made his debut for the Pakistan National Team against Zimbabwe in May 2015 during a T20I match. He scored his first ODI century in his sixth match while playing against Zimbabwe at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This talented batsman continued scoring consistently which earned him recognition and trust amongst teammates and selectors alike.
- In 2016, he became the second fastest to score five One Day International (ODI) centuries after Quinton de Kock and second fastest to achieve ten ODI hundreds worldwide.
- In 2017, he was named among the Cricketers of the Year by Wisden and also awarded PCB’s ODI Player of the year title.
- By 2020, he quickly moved up the ICC rankings to be ranked number one in T20Is and is currently within top five batsmen in ODIs worldwide along with prestigious Indian counterparts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Captaincy
Babar’s raised batting stature and sensible cricketing brain led to him being appointed the vice-captain of Pakistan team in 2019, succeeding Sarfaraz Ahmed. He successfully led the team into several victories and this success story further got him the captaincy for all three formats by November 2020.
Playing Style
A right-hand batsman, Babar is known for his discipline and balance at the pitch. His shots’ selection, timing and placement have drawn comparisons with legendary cricketers such as Mahela Jayawardene and Virat Kohli. Despite his young age, he has exhibited maturity beyond years on the cricket field.
Off The Field
Babar Azam remains a relatively private individual off-the-field. He does however involve himself in various charitable activities from time-to-time, aiming towards social upliftment.
The Legacy of Babar Azam
As one of the most promising cricketer in today’s world, Babar Azam continues to carve out an extraordinary career that stands as testament to his skills, determination and hard work. Through an illustrious career laden heavy with records and awards, Babar Azam has not just brought pride to Pakistan but elevated the standard of international cricket altogether.
