Babar Azam

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Only a couple of rating points separate India batter Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the two have moved up a slot each to take the ...

Reece Topley is up 14 places to 23rd and is the third third-highest ranked England bowler after Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan while Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf is up seven places to 14th position after taking five wickets in the last three matches. Green and David had notched half-centuries in the final match of the series. Left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar (up one place to 40th) of the USA and Chad Soper (up two places to 47th) of PNG have advanced among bowlers.

Suryakumar Yadav smashed a match-winning 69 off 36 deliveries in the third match against Australia in Hyderabad on Sunday | Cricket.

Also get updates on [Indian Cricket Team](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/indian-cricket-team)and [Cricket Live Score](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/live-score)of ongoing matches. He followed it up with scores of eight and 36 in the third and fourth matches, which were also played over the past week. Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf is up seven places to 14th position after taking five wickets in the last three matches. India captain Rohit Sharma also moved up one place to 13th position after scores of 46 not out and 17 in the second and third T20I against Australia. Only a couple of rating points separate Suryakumar and Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who also improved a spot to grab the third position. He has now gone up to second spot with his rating points going past 800.

A Twitter user shared two pictures of Babar Azam and Virat Kohli on the platform from their childhood which went viral.

Both Kohli and Babar are in action on Wednesday, as the former will be up against a visiting Protean side, while the Pakistani skipper will be up against England in the fifth T20I in Lahore. The duo has made no secret of their admiration for each other and have been seen involved in friendly chats on several instances. India's Virat Kohli and Pakistani skipper Babar Azam share an amicable relationship off the field, with the stylish pair complementing each other from time to time.

India vs Australia: Suryakumar Yadav was in great form in the series against Australia and has gone above Babar Azam to 2nd in the T20I rankings for ...

[Bhuvneshwar Kumar](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/1250-bhuvneshwar-kumar-playerprofile) dropped one spot to 10th, but [Axar Patel](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/63024-akshar-rajeshbhai-patel-playerprofile), who picked eight wickets with a miserly strike rate of 6.30 in the series against Australia, has now moved up 11 spots to 18th. Suryakumar's recent blitz of 69 off 35 deliveries in the third T20I against Australia meant he moved above Pakistan captain [Babar Azam](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile) and South Africa's [Aiden Markram](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/64634-aiden-kyle-markram-playerprofile) in the rankings. [Suryakumar Yadav](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/1492-suryakumar-yadav-playerprofile) shot up two places in the ICC men's T20I rankings for batters and is now second on the charts, only behind Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan. Like us on [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robo.ndtv.cricket&hl=en)or [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/ndtv-cricket/id418320331?mt=8). [India vs South Africa](https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-south-africa-2022-23)and check out [Schedule](https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-south-africa-2022-23/schedules-fixtures), [Results](https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-south-africa-2022-23/results)and [Live Score](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/live-scores). [latest songs](https://www.jiosaavn.com/featured/Nach_Le/UQjTO6rFZfc_), only on [JioSaavn.com](https://www.jiosaavn.com) [KL Rahul](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/1688-lokesh-rahul-playerprofile), who started the series against Australia with a bang, had two disappointing outings after his 35-ball 55 in the first T20I and has dropped four spots to 22nd.

LAHORE: Pakistan cricket skipper Babar Azam has jumped up a spot in the ICC Men's T20 players rankings and his opening partner Muhammad Rizwan remained at ...

“Babar Azam notched up the second T20I hundred of his career in the second T20I against England, which has propelled him to No 3 in the batting charts,” said the ICC. In the latest rankings released here on Wednesday by the ICC Babar has improved in the batting charts, thanks to the second ton of his T20 career. LAHORE: Pakistan cricket skipper Babar Azam has jumped up a spot in the ICC Men’s T20 players rankings and his opening partner Muhammad Rizwan remained at the top position.

India star batter Suryakumar Yadav gained one spot to attain the second position in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings released on Wednesday.

Reece Topley is up 14 places to 23rd and is the third third-highest ranked England bowler after Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan while Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf is up seven places to 14th position after taking five wickets in the last three matches. Green and David had notched half-centuries in the final match of the series. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has also moved up a slot and to take third slot.

Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer and former captain of the team blue. Babar Azam is a Pakistani cricketer and captain of the Pakistan cricket team across ...

Kohli rediscovered his lost form ahead of the T20I World Cup. Babar Azam is a Pakistani cricketer and captain of the Pakistan cricket team across all formats. Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer and former captain of the team blue.

Many people won't be shocked to find that all cricket fans from both nations enjoy comparing the batting prowess of Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. one that is ...

Virat Kohli rediscovering his lost form in time for the T20I World Cup has given the Team India camp additional confidence. one that is graceful and attractive. We are all aware of Babar Azam’s current dominance in all facets of cricket as Pakistan’s captain.

Lauding Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, former Indian cricketer Rohan Gavaskar said it would be unfair to call the Pakistan captain a one-dimensional player.

When they are batting second, when the target is in front of him, he is just phenomenal because he knows how he needs to pace his innings. In the first innings, his strike rate is about 125, second innings his strike rate is about 137 which shows that he has the ability to change gears. When he has got that target in front of him, he is just phenomenal. The fact that he can change gears and you look at his numbers from the first innings to the second innings. Former Indian cricketer [Rohan Gavaskar](/topic/rohan-gavaskar)praised Azam's batting and said it would be harsh to call him a one-dimensional player. “To call him a one-dimensional player is a little harsh because he is a quality-quality player.

NEW DELHI: According to former India cricketer Rohan Gavaskar, calling Pakistan skipper Babar Azam a one-dimensional player is a little harsh and feels that ...

But I think sometimes it's just the mental mindset which he may need to change when they are batting first, " concluded the former left-handed batter. "When they are batting second, when the target is in front of him, he is just phenomenal because he knows how he needs to pace his innings. The fact that he can change gears and you look at his numbers from the first innings to the second innings.

A cricket fan recently highlighted another striking similarity between the two batting stars. ​​​“How come, both babar & kohli are wearing the same shirts, ...

The 27-year-old Babar is currently on 2,939 runs in 79 innings for Pakistan. Both the batsman are undoubtedly the two biggest batting superstars in the world cricket right now. Kohli became the fastest batter to 3000 T20I runs during England's tour of India in 2021. [Virat](/topic/virat)Kohli on Twitter, in which both are apparently wearing the same pattern shirts. The Pakistan cricket team captain is closing in on yet another Kohli's record. A cricket fan recently highlighted another striking similarity between the two batting stars.

India's Virat Kohli and Pakistani skipper Babar Azam are two of the biggest batting superstars in the world right now. Both the players are hailed as the ...

The two GOATS met each other ahead of the much-anticipated clash between the two nations in Dubai as fans were over the moon to see their favorites playing against each other. [https://t.co/3jzNsqsQVc] [September 28, 2022] [https://t.co/bVKaTh7f39] [September 28, 2022] [https://t.co/iMTiIU1wBy] [September 28, 2022] The image went viral in no time and was flooded with amazing reactions from the fans to it. While they are often making headlines for their amazing performances, however, this time they are in the news for all the hilarious reasons.

Former batter Rohan Gavaskar reckoned that one shouldn't call Pakistan skipper Babar Azam a one-dimensional cricketer. Of late, Babar has blown a tad hot ...

I think sometimes it’s just the mental mindset which he may need to change when they are batting first,” Gavaskar added. So, when he is batting first, he feels that he’s got to stay long because if he fails, the team might fail and that can sometimes shackle a player,” Gavaskar stated. The fact that he can change gears and you look at his numbers from the first innings to the second innings.

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS): According to former India cricketer Rohan Gavaskar, calling Pakistan skipper Babar Azam a one-dimensional player is a little harsh ...

But I think sometimes it's just the mental mindset which he may need to change when they are batting first," concluded the former left-handed batter. "When they are batting second, when the target is in front of him, he is just phenomenal because he knows how he needs to pace his innings. The fact that he can change gears and you look at his numbers from the first innings to the second innings.

Rohan Gavaskar, calling Pakistan skipper Babar Azam a one-dimensional player is a little harsh and feels that with the majority of batting responsibility on ...

“When they are batting second, when the target is in front of him, he is just phenomenal because he knows how he needs to pace his innings. In the first innings, his strike rate is about 125, second innings his strike rate is about 137 which shows that he has the ability to change gears,” said Gavaskar on ‘Sports Over The Top’ show on Sports18. The fact that he can change gears and you look at his numbers from the first innings to the second innings.

After scoring just 68 runs in six outings at the 2022 Asia Cup, Babar Azam has been in a dizzy position in the T20I series against England. IANS News. By IANS ...

"When they are batting second, when the target is in front of him, he is just phenomenal because he knows how he needs to pace his innings. But I think sometimes it's just the mental mindset which he may need to change when they are batting first," concluded the former left-handed batter. "When he has got that target in front of him, he is just phenomenal. Asked about how Azam the batter is at ease in the second innings and records diminishing returns while batting in the first innings, Gavaskar explained, "I think it is a mental mindset with Babar. And that's what happens to him when they are batting first." The fact that he can change gears and you look at his numbers from the first innings to the second innings.

Former Indian batter Rohan Gavaskar believes that Babar Azam is a quality player and stressed that the batter is not a one dimensional batter.

So, when he is batting first, he feels that he’s got to stay long because if he fails, the team might fail and that can sometimes shackle a player,” he stated. In the first innings, his strike rate is about 125; in the second innings his strike rate is about 137, which shows that he has the ability to change gears.” Gavaskar said The fact that he can change gears and you look at his numbers from the first innings to the second innings.

Babar Azam has drawn comparisons with Virat Kohli for the way he bats but it turns out that he may have even looked quite similar to the former India ...

Also get updates on [Indian Cricket Team](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/indian-cricket-team)and [Cricket Live Score](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/live-score)of ongoing matches. Interestingly during the Asia Cup 2022, while Kohli recovered from his wretched form, Azam went through a rough patch. Apart from his technique and his prowess in the shorter formats of the game despite largely sticking to orthodox shots, something that is a characteristic feature of Kohli's batting style as well, there were several who also noted that Babar does look like Kohli in some ways. The former India captain had made his debut in 2008 and was at the peak of his prowess during Babar's initial years in international cricket. Babar has enjoyed a steady rise since making his international debut in May 2015. Now a post has gone viral on Twitter which compares photos of the two batting greats from their childhood days.

Rohan Gavaskar talked about Babar Azam's strike rate and proved why he is not a one-dimensional player.

"When they are batting second, when the target is in front of him, he is just phenomenal because he knows how he needs to pace his innings. In the first innings, his strike rate is about 125, second innings his strike rate is about 137 which shows that he has the ability to change gears. So, when he is batting first, he feels that he’s got to stay long because if he fails the team might fail and that can sometimes shackle a player. Babar Azam has struggled to get going whenever Pakistan batted first in the match. The fact that he can change gears and you look at his numbers from the first innings to the second innings. Rohan spoke about the way Babar change his gears and how it helped the team in T20I matches.