Babar Azam Eyes Comeback in All Formats After PSL Success

Babar Azam's Hopes Revived

Babar Azam's prospects for a revival in his cricket career have brightened. Although his performance in international cricket has been lackluster, he showcased remarkable batting skills during the recent PSL, scoring two centuries. This resurgence has reignited his aspirations to play all formats for Pakistan. Currently, the Pakistani team is set to face Bangladesh in a two-match Test series, where Babar Azam is expected to participate.

Peshawar Zalmi's PSL Victory Under Babar's Captaincy

During the Pakistan Super League, Babar Azam led his team as captain. Despite being dismissed for a duck in the final, his team clinched the title. Throughout the tournament, he managed to score two centuries. At one point, Babar was playing all formats for Pakistan and held the captaincy, but gradually he lost both his captaincy and his place in the team.

Absence from T20 World Cup 2026

Earlier this year, Babar Azam was not part of the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. However, his impressive performance while captaining Peshawar Zalmi has breathed new life into his cricketing career. Babar has expressed his desire to focus on all formats, emphasizing that a batter should be able to play across all formats.

Bangladesh Test Series to Determine Babar's Future

Babar Azam last scored a century in Test cricket in December 2022. He now has the opportunity to make an impact when he takes the field for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting on May 8, Friday. Although Shan Masood will lead the team, Babar will be a crucial member. Currently, he does not hold any captaincy in the Pakistan team, but this Test series will be pivotal in determining the trajectory of his career.