How Old is Babar Azam?

Pakistan cricket star — live age, birthday and a short biography.

31 years old

Born October 15, 1994 · 31 years, 11 months, 18 days

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Quick biography

Babar Azam was born on October 15, 1994, in Lahore, Pakistan. A technically gifted right-handed batter, he came through Pakistan’s youth system and made his international debut in 2015.

Babar rose to become one of the world’s top-ranked batters across formats, setting several records for the fastest accumulation of ODI runs by a Pakistani batter. He captained Pakistan in all three formats of the game and was named the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year in both 2021 and 2022.

As a teenager Babar was a ball boy at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, watching the stars he would one day play alongside. He represented Pakistan at the Under-19 World Cups before grinding through domestic cricket to earn his debut. His cover drive is widely considered one of the most elegant shots in modern cricket, drawing comparisons with the greats of earlier eras.

Career highlights

✦2015 — Makes his Pakistan international debut.
✦Among the fastest Pakistani batters to major ODI run milestones.
✦2019 onward — Captains Pakistan across formats.
✦2021 & 2022 — Named ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year.
✦Regularly ranked among the world’s top batters in ODIs and T20Is.
✦Represented Pakistan at youth World Cups before his senior debut.
✦2016 — Scores his first ODI hundred.
✦Became the fastest Pakistani to 2,000 ODI runs.
✦2019 onward — Takes over Pakistan’s white-ball captaincy, later leading the Test side too.
✦Has scored international centuries in all three formats of the game.

Personal life in brief

Babar is known for a calm temperament on the field and an elegant, classical batting style admired by fans across the cricket world. Teammates and coaches consistently praise his work ethic and humility despite his superstar status.

Legacy & influence

Still in his prime, Babar carries the hopes of Pakistani batting into a new era. If his trajectory continues, he has every chance of finishing among the country’s all-time greats.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Babar Azam?

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