Babar Azam

Babar Azam was born in Lahore, Pakistan, on October 15, 1994. He is one of the most stylish batsmen associated with elegance and consistency across all formats of the game. Babar is a right-handed top-order batsman who has become one of the constants for the Pakistan cricket team, wherein technical brilliance blends seamlessly with a calm temperament, winning a sea of fans all over the world.

The street cricket of Lahore sparked Babar's cricketing journey at an early age. His will to succeed took him high in domestic cricket and finally got him a place in the national team. His international entry came through an ODI against Zimbabwe on May 31, 2015. Then, Babar saw a meteoric rise as he quickly became one of the most dependable batsmen in the world.

Just off the top of his career, highlights of Babar's performances include scoring two consecutive centuries in the ODI series against West Indies in 2016, which further smoothed his recognition as a batting ace. Indeed, Babar has been a steady performer in ICC events and bilateral series, thus playing key roles in many Pakistan victories.

Babar Azam boasts of several record-breaking performances in international cricket. He is one of the batsmen who could achieve the target of scoring 1,000 runs in the shortest format—T20 Internationals—much faster than anybody else. During his captaincy, he steered Pakistan into several historic miles in ICC tournaments and series, which the team would enjoy winning over foreign lands.

Babar stays in the central batting line of Pakistan because he can anchor his innings and make do with whatever conditions come their way. He's an example many of the younger players look forward to and one that makes him a modern cricket icon.