Babar Azam

2022 - 12 - 27

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Babar Azam brings up ninth Test ton against New Zealand, shatters ... (The Indian Express)

Babar has gone past former players Brain Lara, Graeme Smith and Mahela Jayawardene and his contemporary Australian Vice-captain Steven Smith for most ...

Often stepping up for his team and bailing the side out of crucial situations, the batter has also performed well in limited over games. Babar’s milestone of eight centuries in 2022 ranks third all-time in the list. Breaking a 16-year-old record held by Mohammad Yousuf, Azam now holds the record for the most runs in a calendar year by a Pakistan batter.

Babar Azam hits hundred in Pakistan's recovery to 224-4 in 1st Test (Kalkine Media)

Azam struck spinner Michael Bracewell for a six towards mid-wicket to complete his ninth Test century, reviving Pakistan after they were struggling on 115-4 at ...

New Zealand's decision to play with three spinners appeared justified, as the National Stadium pitch took turn right from the start. Skipper Babar Azam hit a brilliant century to lead Pakistan's recovery to 224-4 at tea, after New Zealand's spinners made early inroads on the opening day of the first Test in Karachi on Monday. The tourists also failed to run out Azam on 54 when Devon Conway missed the stumps with the Pakistan skipper well short of his crease.

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Watch: Azam left fuming at himself after missing out on double ton in ... (Hindustan Times)

Babar Azam was left fuming at himself after missing out on a double century during the ongoing Test match between Pakistan and New Zealand, in Karachi.

Captain Babar Azam was in dominant form but was left fuming at himself after missing out on a double century. The swashbuckling batter slammed 161 runs in 280 deliveries, packed with 15 fours and a six. His opening partner Imam-ul-Haq also lost his wicket to Michael Bracewell, getting dismissed for 24 runs off 38 balls. Meanwhile, Masood could only muster three runs off 10 balls, before losing his wicket to Bracewell. Pacer Tim Southee broke his momentum in the 91st over. The hosts have currently reached 377 for eight in 119.5 overs, with Agha Salman (54*) and Mir Hamza (0*) currently batting.

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Babar Azam survives New Zealand' assault (The Tribune)

Captain Babar Azam struck an unbeaten 161 as Pakistan overcame a wobbly start to score 317/5 against New Zealand on the first day of the opening Test at the ...

David Warner was unbeaten on 32 with Marnus Labuschagne on five, leaving the home side 144 runs behind with nine wickets in hand, after Usman Khawaja fell caught-behind for one to Kagiso Rabada. Leading the three-match series 1-0, Australia reached 45/1 at stumps before a crowd of 64,876. [Nasal covid vaccine to cost Rs 800 at private hospitals, Rs 325 at govt ones](/news/nation/nasal-covid-vaccine-to-cost-rs-800-at-private-hospitals-rs-325-at-govt-ones-465006)

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Pakistan captain Babar Azam stars after costly drop by Black Caps ... (Stuff.co.nz)

The Pakistan captain was unbeaten on 161 at stumps on day one in Karachi, but he should have been dismissed for 12 early in the morning.

If not, it could be a long day, and the attention will be on whether they can match Pakistan with the bat. It was early in the day, but it was already clear it was a big let-off. The edge came quickly as he was standing closer than usual in anticipation of less carry.

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