The captain of the Pakistan Cricket team Babar Azam has been named the ODI cricketer of the year second time by the ICC in the consecutive years. He continued to score runs in all of the formats last year. His form with the bat is second to none. However, his captaincy is under clouds after back to back defeats at the home soil from the Kiwis & Englishmen.
Babar Azam is a Pakistani cricketer and the current captain of the Pakistan national cricket team in all formats. He is a top-order batsman and considered one of the best in the world in limited-overs cricket.
Born on October 15, 1994 in Lahore, Pakistan, Babar began his cricketing journey at a young age. He was first noticed by the cricketing community during the Under-19 World Cup in 2012, where he led Pakistan to the semi-final and was the tournament's leading run-scorer.
Babar made his international debut for Pakistan in May 2015 in an ODI against Zimbabwe, and quickly established himself as a key player for the national team. He has since represented Pakistan in all three formats of the game and has been a consistent performer, scoring runs at a high average and strike rate.
In ODIs, Babar has amassed over 4,800 runs at an average of 59.4, making him one of the best ODI batsmen in the world. He has also represented Pakistan in test cricket where his average of over 48.00 makes him one of the best in the world in this format too.
Babar's leadership skills were also recognized and he was appointed as the captain of the national team in all formats in 2020. Under his captaincy, Pakistan has performed well and he has led the team to series wins against the likes of England, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Off the field, Babar is known for his humility and dedication to the game. He is often seen as a role model for young cricketers and is respected by his peers for his professionalism and work ethic.
Overall, Babar Azam is a highly talented and accomplished cricketer who has established himself as one of the best batsmen in the world. He is a leader on and off the field and has a bright future ahead of him as the captain of the Pakistan national cricket team.
