Babar Azam
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
2
Honours
3
Rankings
2
Covers
1
Records
Babar Azam's achievements place him among the elite of world cricket. He has been the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year twice, in 2021 and 2022, and the T20I Cricketer of the Year in 2021. His record as the fastest to 5,000 T20I runs underscores his remarkable consistency. As captain, he led Pakistan to the top of the ICC T20I rankings, a feat that highlighted his leadership and tactical acumen. His elegant stroke-play and ability to anchor innings have drawn comparisons to the game's greatest batters, and he remains a central figure in Pakistan's cricketing future.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Third-highest civilian honour in Pakistan, awarded for his contributions to cricket.
Wisden Cricketer of the Year
Recognized as one of the five cricketers of the year for his outstanding performances.
Rankings & Lists
ICC ODI Batting Rankings
ICC T20I Batting Rankings
ICC Test Batting Rankings
Magazine Covers
Wisden Almanack
2022
Cricketer of the Year
Cricinfo
2021
The Rise of Babar Azam
Records & Feats
Fastest to 5,000 T20I runs
Reached the milestone in 2020, breaking the previous record.