Babar Azam

2025 - 2 - 19

From Glory to Grit: Babar Azam's Journey and Shubman Gill's Rise!

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Babar Azam reminisces about past triumphs as Shubman Gill snatches the No. 1 ODI ranking. Is there a cricket rivalry brewing? 🤔🏏

As Pakistan gears up for the highly anticipated ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand, star batter Babar Azam reflects on his golden memories from the last time Pakistan lifted the trophy in 2017. Just 22 years old at the time, Azam was a crucial part of that unforgettable victory, which saw Pakistan defeat arch-rivals India in the finals. Looking back, he emphasizes how much has changed since then, not only for himself but for the entire team, who are determined to make a mark after being knocked out in the group stage in the last couple of tournaments.

In an upbeat pre-match press conference, Babar assures fans that the Pakistani team is feeling no pressure ahead of their Champions Trophy clash. "We have our game plan in place and we're ready to give our best," said Azam, while Mohammad Rizwan confirmed that the opening partnership would be him and Fakhar Zaman. With such a promising combination at the top of the order, fans are excited, but can they deliver the goods this time around?

Meanwhile, the cricket world is abuzz with the news that India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill has dethroned Babar Azam as the No. 1 ODI batter in the latest ICC rankings. Gill's remarkable performances during the recent series against England propelled him to this prestigious spot, earning him 796 rating points—a milestone that highlights his tremendous talent and hard work. As Gill basks in his glory, cricket enthusiasts are already speculating about the tension that could brew between the two star batters in this ongoing rivalry.

Cricket fans can’t help but imagine the friendly banter between Babar and Gill. Just think of it: one day they might be sitting together laughing over chai while reminiscing about their fierce cricketing battles! They’re proving that while cricket is a game of fierce competition, it can also embody camaraderie and sportsmanship. Did you know that Babar Azam is only the fourth captain in the history of ODI cricket to lead Pakistan to an ICC Champions Trophy victory? And on the flip side, Shubman Gill is already considered one of India’s promising talents, being the youngest player to score 1,000 runs in ODIs since Sachin Tendulkar! The future looks bright for both these cricketing stars!

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Babar Azam Recalls Champions Trophy 2017 Final Victory Against ... (NDTVSports.com)

Ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand on Wednesday, Pakistan batter Babar Azam recalled his favourite memories from the ...

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Babar Azam: A lot has changed since we won the Champions ... (ICC Cricket)

Media release. Babar Azam was a precocious and promising 22-year-old when he helped Pakistan win the ICC Men's Champions Trophy in 2017.

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Babar Azam: 'There's no pressure of anything on Pakistan team ... (The Indian Express)

Pakistan were eliminated in the group stage in the last two ICC tournaments. What made matters worse was that at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 -- where ...

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Pakistan has no pressure: Babar Azam ahead of Champions Trophy ... (India Today)

Champions Trophy: Star batter Babar Azam has claimed that Pakistan are under no pressure ahead of their Champions Trophy opening match against New Zealand ...

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Mohammad Rizwan confirms Babar Azam's batting position for ... (Hindustan Times)

With this confirmation, Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman are set to open the innings for Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. At the pre-match press conference, Rizwan ...

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CT 2025: “There is no pressure of anything,” Babar Azam on ... (Circle of Cricket)

The much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to begin on Wednesday (February 19). Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the tournament opener at the ...

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'No Pressure': Babar Azam Confident About Pakistan's Champions ... (OneCricket)

Pakistan's senior batter Babar Azam says the team is under no pressure ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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Babar Azam Dethroned As No. 1 ODI Batter. New Indian King Takes ... (NDTVSports.com)

This is the second time this India star has achieved the No. 1 ranking among ODI batters.

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ICC Rankings Update: Shubman Gill Overtakes Babar Azam for ODI ... (Sportstar)

India's Shubman Gill climbed to the top spot of the ODI batters rankings in the latest list published by ICC on Wednesday.

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Shubman Gill overtakes Babar Azam to become the top-ranked ODI ... (Economic Times)

Indian vice-captain Shubman Gill surpasses Pakistan's Babar Azam to become the top-ranked ODI batter with 796 rating points. Gill's impressive performances ...

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Shubman Gill dethrones Babar Azam to reclaim No. 1 ODI ranking ... (Hindustan Times)

Shubman Gill reclaimed the top spot after an excellent home campaign against England earlier this month. | Crickit.

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Shubman Gill dethrones Pakistan's Babar Azam to regain no.1 spot ... (Livemint)

This is the second time Shubman Gill has gotten on the top of the ICC ODI rankings for batters overtaking Pakistan's Babar Azam. Gill's rise to the top also ...

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Shubman Gill dethrones Babar Azam to claim No. 1 spot in ICC ODI ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: India vice-captain Shubman Gill has surpassed Babar Azam to become the top-ranked ODI batter, following his impressive performances against ...

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ICC ODI Rankings: Shubman Gill overtakes Babar Azam to become ... (India Today)

ICC ODI Rankings: India batter Shubman Gill overtook Babar Azam to become the world No.1 batter in the ICC ODI rankings. Shubman became the top ranked ...

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Shubman Gill replaces Babar Azam to become No. 1 batter in ICC ... (Financial Express)

India's vice-captain Shubman Gill has replaced Pakistan's Babar Azam at the top of the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings.

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Babar Azam dethroned from top spot by India star in ICC ODI ... (The Indian Express)

Shubman Gill has been in fine form recently, scoring two fifties and a century in the recent three-match ODI series against England at home which India won ...

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"The Tortoise": Babar Azam's Ultra Slow Knock Forces R Ashwin To ... (NDTVSports.com)

Champions Trophy 20925: Chasing 321, in the first 10 overs, Pakistan scored just 22/2 with Babar Azam on 12* (27b) and Mohammad Rizwan on 3* (14b)

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'Still batting in 1980s': Babar Azam digs his own grave with 52 dot ... (Hindustan Times)

Babar Azam's innings of 64 in 90 balls against New Zealand in Champions Trophy opener left several former cricketers baffled. | Crickit.

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Champions Trophy: Tortoise & Rabbit! Ashwin takes a dig at Babar ... (Economic Times)

Ravichandran Ashwin subtly criticised Babar Azam's slow fifty during Pakistan's Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. Chasing 321, Pakistan struggled ...

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ICC rankings on mind? Fans slam slow Babar Azam in Champions ... (India Today)

Champions Trophy: Babar Azam racked up an 81-ball fifty against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi, but faced criticism for not being able to ...

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Champions Trophy 2025: Ashwin takes hilarious 'tortoise' dig at ... (The Hindu)

Ashwin criticizes Babar Azam's slow fifty as Pakistan suffers defeat against New Zealand in Champions Trophy opener.

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Babar Azam - Wicket vs New Zealand (ICC Cricket)

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'Playing A Completely Different Game': Babar Azam Brutally Trolled ... (News18)

Social media showed no mercy on Pakistan's Babar Azam who faced several trolls criticising his slow knock against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy ...

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Wasim Akram on Babar Azam's 90-ball 64 knock against New ... (The Indian Express)

Babar Azam's struggle in his new role as an ODI opener continued as he made a scratchy 64 off 90 balls.

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Babar Azam scripts history for Pakistan, achieves unique century in ... (India TV)

Babar Azam's innings was one of the driving forces behind the result which saw Pakistan fall 60 runs short of the target against New Zealand in the ...

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Babar Azam under mental pressure? Pujara reacts to Pakistan star's ... (India Today)

Cheteshwar Pujara criticised Babar Azam for his slow innings in Pakistan's Champions Trophy opener, highlighting his lack of attacking intent as a major ...

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'Is nation first or Babar Azam?': Pakistan star bashed as ex-PAK ... (Hindustan Times)

Babar Azam did score a fifty but it came in 81 deliveries, as the former Pakistan captain faced criticism for his slow knock against New Zealand. | Crickit.

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'Ghante Ka King' Fans Troll Babar Azam for 'Test Knock' vs New ... (MensXP.com)

Babar Azam faced flak on the internet for his slow innings vs New Zealand in the Champions Trophy. Chasing a target of 321, Babar made 64 from 90 balls.

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Watch: Wasim Akram's hilarious take on Babar Azam's slow knock ... (India Today)

Champions Trophy 2025: Wasim Akram came up with a hilarious analogy to describe Babar Azam's 90-ball 64, which cost Pakistan their opening match against New ...

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"No Intention To Improve": Shoaib Akhtar Blasts Babar Azam For ... (NDTVSports.com)

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar criticised star batter Babar Azam for his slow and conservative knock against New Zealand in the ICC Champions ...

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