Babar Azam is Pakistan’s modern batting great and one of the most technically gifted batsmen in world cricket. He holds the unique distinction of being the only player in cricket history to be ranked No. 1 in all three formats simultaneously, a feat that reflects his extraordinary consistency across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. With 27+ centuries across formats, Babar has been the face of Pakistan cricket for the past five years.
Babar’s batting is a study in classical technique. A right-handed batsman, he drives through the covers with timing that draws comparisons to Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson, his contemporaries in the “Fab Four” of modern batting. His balance at the crease, his ability to play both pace and spin with equal comfort, and his temperament in pressure situations make him one of the most complete batsmen in the world. In T20 cricket, Babar combines his classical style with strike rotation and acceleration through the middle overs.
As former Pakistan captain across all formats, Babar led the team to the 2022 T20 World Cup Final and the semi-finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup. His captaincy has been a subject of debate in Pakistani cricket circles, but his batting record as leader remains exceptional.
In 2026, Babar is central to the PSL 2026 from March 26 to May 3 and features in Pakistan’s tour of England for the Test series from August 19 to September 13. He will bat at Headingley, Lord’s, and Edgbaston. Check whatisthetime.now/country/pakistan for Pakistani time during PSL or whatisthetime.now/country/united-kingdom for UK time during the England tour.