Babar Azam's elegant cover drive is widely admired, and he has earned the nickname "Cover Drive King" for his ability to play this shot with finesse.
Azam made his international debut for Pakistan in 2015 in a T20 match against Zimbabwe. He quickly established himself as a key player in all formats of the game.
Known for his consistency in batting, Babar Azam has achieved numerous records and milestones in a relatively short span of his career.
In November 2021, Babar Azam was appointed as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team for Test matches, succeeding Azhar Ali.
He has also served as the captain of the Pakistan T20 team, leading them in various international tournaments.
Babar Azam is known for his elegant stroke play and ability to score runs consistently across all formats of the game. He has a solid technique and has been compared to some of the greats of the game.
Babar Azam and Virat Kohli are two of the fastest players to reach key milestones in ODI cricket, with both setting records for the quickest to 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, and 4,000 ODI runs, showcasing their dominance and consistency in the format.
Before his international debut, Babar Azam represented Pakistan in various youth tournaments and was recognized as a promising talent from a young age.
Babar Azam has been a nominee for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, awarded to the ICC Cricketer of the Year, recognizing his all-around excellence in the sport.
He is widely admired not only for his cricketing prowess but also for his calm demeanor and sportsmanship on the field.