Babar Azam Returns To First Class Cricket And Scores 12
Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam returned to first class domestic cricket for the first time since 2019, featuring for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) in the President’s Trophy Grade I.
His comeback came in the third round against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium.
After waiting for two days for his opportunity to bat, Babar eventually walked out with considerable attention surrounding his return. The innings, however, was brief.
Babar’s return to domestic cricket comes after he requested an opportunity to play longer format cricket and remain connected with the red ball game. The PCB subsequently arranged his participation with OGDCL as a guest player.
His previous domestic first class appearance came in December 2019, when he captained Central Punjab to victory over Northern in the Quaid e Azam Trophy final. Since then, his cricket has largely been played at international and franchise level.
The President’s Trophy therefore provides Babar with additional competitive red ball cricket as he continues his international career.
Babar is not the only established Pakistan player featuring in this season’s President’s Trophy. OGDCL’s squad also includes players such as Razaullah, while other tournament teams feature names including Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan and Hasan Ali.
The competition gives experienced internationals an opportunity to spend more time in the longer format while also sharing the field with emerging domestic pl
Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam returned to first class domestic cricket for the first time since 2019, featuring for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) in the President’s Trophy Grade I.
Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam returned to first class domestic cricket for the first time since 2019, featuring for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) in the President’s Trophy Grade I.
His comeback came in the third round against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium.
After waiting for two days for his opportunity to bat, Babar eventually walked out with considerable attention surrounding his return. The innings, however, was brief.
Babar’s return to domestic cricket comes after he requested an opportunity to play longer format cricket and remain connected with the red ball game. The PCB subsequently arranged his participation with OGDCL as a guest player.
His previous domestic first class appearance came in December 2019, when he captained Central Punjab to victory over Northern in the Quaid e Azam Trophy final. Since then, his cricket has largely been played at international and franchise level.
The President’s Trophy therefore provides Babar with additional competitive red ball cricket as he continues his international career.
Babar is not the only established Pakistan player featuring in this season’s President’s Trophy. OGDCL’s squad also includes players such as Razaullah, while other tournament teams feature names including Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan and Hasan Ali.
The competition gives experienced internationals an opportunity to spend more time in the longer format while also sharing the field with emerging domestic pl
