Pakistan's cricket sensation and national team captain, Babar Azam, is celebrating his 29th birthday today (Sunday) as he leads his team in the intense moment of the ICC World Cup taking place in India.
Born on October 15, 1994, Babar Azam has been an exceptional talent in the world of cricket.
On his special day, he received warm wishes and congratulations from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), recognizing his contribution to the sport.
Only batter to register a hat-trick of ODI 💯s on two occasions
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 15, 2023
12,731 runs in international cricket
Current No.1 ODI batter in ICC Rankings
Fastest to 5,000 ODI runs
ICC Champions Trophy 2017 winner
ICC Men's Player of the Year 2022
Happy birthday to the all-format 🇵🇰 captain… pic.twitter.com/6tFzxOCG6t
The PCB took to X, formerly Twitter, to wish Babar. The cricket board tweeted a special message to honour their captain on his birthday.
Babar Azam's journey in international cricket began with a test debut against the West Indies in 2016.
Since then, he has delivered stellar performances, earning him the captaincy of the national team.
He has played 49 Test matches to date, showcasing his skills and dedication.
In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Babar Azam marked his entry in 2015 against Zimbabwe, and he has since become one of Pakistan's leading run-scorers in ODIs.
