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Umar Akmal shares intense gym training videos as he targets a Pakistan cricket comeback for Asia Cup 2025. The 35-year-old last played for Pakistan in 2019 and is pushing for a T20I recall amid squad uncertainty. Asia Cup 2025 kicks off on September 9 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with a potential Pakistan vs India showdown.

The PCB is set to announce its squad for the T20I tri-series and Asia Cup 2025, with Babar Azam likely to return. Fakhar Zaman's injury has opened the door, and Pakistan face India in a key clash on September 14.  

Over the years, several prodigies have impressed the cricketing world with their breathtaking performances early in their international careers. After Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, another Indian batter Shubman Gill is also scoring centuries after centuries at a young age and playing a key role in team's win. Here's list of players with most international hundreds at the age of 25:

India and Pakistan are likely to face each other in the Asia Cup 2025, after the meeting of the Asia Cricket Council (ACC) in Dhaka. 

Making records with centuries in International cricket is a trend in today's era, but still, some players have left a benchmark with their performances and extraordinary form. Here's the list of the top 10 active players with the most international centuries. 

Babar along with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan was recently left out of Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh later this month. In response to the speculation, Hesson made it clear that no such conversation ever happened. Looking ahead, Hesson shared that he is working closely with the selectors to shape a younger T20 team.

Babar Azam has been signed by Sydney Sixers for Big Bash League 2025, becoming one of the highest-paid players in BBL history with a deal reportedly worth PKR 10 crore (~₹4 crore). However, his earnings are significantly lower than IPL's highest-paid player, Rishabh Pant, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a record ₹27 crore. This stark ₹23 crore gap highlights IPL’s financial dominance over other global T20 leagues. While Babar brings world-class experience and prestige to BBL, Pant’s mega deal, brand endorsements, and ₹100 crore net worth underscore the unmatched commercial appeal of the Indian Premier League.

Babar Azam headlines the highest-paid cricketers in Big Bash League 2025/26 as top Pakistani stars secure lucrative Platinum contracts after the latest BBL player draft.

Aaqib Javed clarified that Babar Azam is not ruled out of Pakistan's T20I plans, despite his recent exclusion, and can earn a comeback through strong performances like his upcoming Big Bash League stint.

Babar Azam has been signed as a pre-draft pick. Babar will join Steve Smith who is a part of Sydney Sixers franchise. Azam has been sidelined from his National T20I side along with Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Pakistan drops stars Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan from T20 squad for Bangladesh series, emphasizing recent PSL form and introducing fresh leadership under Mike Hesson.

Former Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan stirred controversy by calling Virat Kohli “zero” compared to Babar Azam, reigniting the fierce debate over who is the superior batsman. 

England’s Sam Billings trolled Pakistan’s Babar Azam on social media by highlighting their contrasting PSL 2025 half-century records, sparking widespread online criticism.

The Indian government has taken several measures after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The government has cancelled the SVES Visas, put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance and blocked many Pakistani social media handles.

Angry Babar Azam’s frustrating PSL 2025 continued as Khushdil Shah dismissed him for 46, halting his comeback just short of a much-needed big score.

New Zealand secured a dominant 84-run victory over Pakistan, taking a 2-0 lead in the ODI series. Mitchell Hay’s unbeaten 99 powered New Zealand to 292/8, while Pakistan collapsed to 208. 

Pakistan's ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan named Jasprit Bumrah as the toughest bowler he has faced. Pakistan is struggling in New Zealand, having lost the T20I series 4-1 and suffering a 73-run defeat in the first ODI.

Former cricketer Basit Ali slammed Pakistan after their 73-run ODI loss to New Zealand, questioning Babar Azam's batting position. He blamed team management for Pakistan’s decline. 

After scoring a duck in each of the two opening games of the series, Hasan Nawaz made a stunning comeback with a brilliant 105 not out in Auckland.    

Babar Azam, Pakistan’s cricketing superstar, has built a fortune through cricket and endorsements. But has Pakistan’s poor performance in the Champions Trophy 2025 affected his earnings? Let’s break it down.