Before becoming a cricket sensation, Babar Azam's first love was squash.
Before becoming a cricket sensation, Babar Azam's first love was squash.
Apart from cricket, Babar Azam is a talented sketch artist. He often sketches portraits of his fellow cricketers during his free time.
Apart from cricket, Babar Azam is a talented sketch artist. He often sketches portraits of his fellow cricketers during his free time.
Babar Azam idolizes Joe Root, the English cricketer. He considers Root's batting style and leadership qualities as a significant influence on his own game.
Babar Azam idolizes Joe Root, the English cricketer. He considers Root's batting style and leadership qualities as a significant influence on his own game.
Babar is not only fluent in Urdu and English but is also conversational in Punjabi
Babar is not only fluent in Urdu and English but is also conversational in Punjabi
In his downtime, Babar Azam prefers to immerse himself in books.
In his downtime, Babar Azam prefers to immerse himself in books.
During his Test debut in 2016, Babar Azam smashed a century against the West Indies
During his Test debut in 2016, Babar Azam smashed a century against the West Indies
Even Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket superstar, has publicly praised Babar Azam for his impeccable cover drive
Even Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket superstar, has publicly praised Babar Azam for his impeccable cover drive
Babar Azam's pre-match ritual includes listening to Sufi music.
Babar Azam's pre-match ritual includes listening to Sufi music.
Before donning the captain's cap for Pakistan, Babar Azam captained the under-19 team and guided them to victory
Before donning the captain's cap for Pakistan, Babar Azam captained the under-19 team and guided them to victory
Babar Azam enjoys Bollywood movies and cites Shah Rukh Khan as his favorite actor.
Babar Azam enjoys Bollywood movies and cites Shah Rukh Khan as his favorite actor.
Off the field, Babar Azam actively participates in charity work..
Off the field, Babar Azam actively participates in charity work..
In 2018, Babar Azam became the fastest player to score 1,000 runs in T20 internationals
In 2018, Babar Azam became the fastest player to score 1,000 runs in T20 internationals