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Babar Azam Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Team Player

Babar Azam

Batter

Babar Azam enters the 2026 T20 World Cup as the most prolific run-scorer in T20 International history. While he is no longer the captain of the T20 side—having handed over the reins to Salman Ali Agha—he remains the backbone of the batting order.

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Player Profile

  • Full Name: Mohammad Babar Azam

  • Born: October 15, 1994 (31 years old)

  • Birthplace: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

  • Role: Batter

  • Batting Style: Right-handed

  • Bowling Style: Right-arm off-break

Recent Form & 2026 Outlook

Babar’s journey to the 2026 World Cup has been a mix of record-breaking milestones and debates over his strike rate:

  • Big Bash League (2025-26): He recently completed a stint with the Sydney Sixers in Australia. While he struggled for consistency (scoring 202 runs at a strike rate of 103.06), the team management and captain Salman Agha have backed him, noting that Sri Lankan conditions are vastly different from Australia.

  • New Role: Head coach Mike Hesson has indicated that Babar will not open the batting in the 2026 World Cup. Instead, he is expected to bat at number 3, acting as a “pillar” to provide structure to the innings if the powerplay hitters (like Saim Ayub or Fakhar Zaman) fall early.

  • Leadership Support: Despite stepping down from captaincy, Babar is viewed as a vital mentor within the squad. Captain Salman Agha recently stated that Babar’s ability to deliver for Pakistan remains undisputed.