Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam continues to inch towards his old self after climbing to 12th in the latest ICC Test Batter Rankings.

Babar Azam's resilience shone despite Pakistan's loss, with a stellar performance alongside Shan Masood. However, Masood emphasised the need for the team to capitalise on key moments, stressing the importance of learning to win in crucial situations.

Babar Azam is reportedly set to earn a mouth-watering sum of money after switching his bat sponsor to CA Sports.

Veteran Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has revealed the primary reason behind not playing for the national team since the T20 World Cup in June 2024.

Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam have shared Pakistan’s record opening stand of 205 runs against South Africa after the Proteas enforced the follow-on on the third day of the second and final test.

Rickelton's stunning double century boosts him 48 places to No. 55, with captain Bavuma rising three spots to No. 6.

A tense moment unfolded between Pakistan's top order batsman, Babar Azam, and South African bowler, Wiaan Mulder, during the Pakistan-South Africa match at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, After a frustrating follow-on and no wickets taken during the second innings, Mulder threw a ball at Babar Azam, who was far away from the stumps.

Shan Masood and Babar Azam's determined partnership provides Pakistan with a glimmer of hope after a tough follow-on. With Masood's century and Babar's valiant knock, they kept Pakistan in the game, though still trailing by 208 runs.

Check out the viral incident between Babar Azam and Wiaan Mulder during the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, only on CricTracker.

Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood praised Babar Azam for his phenomenal show in the second Test against South Africa. The match, played at Newlands in Cape Town, saw Pakistan being reduced to 10 players after Saim Ayub's ankle fracture.

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood changed the record books with his individual brilliance and a memorable opening stand with his predecessor Babar Azam on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa.

Joe Root leads Test batsmen, Babar Azam retains top ODI spot and climbs in T20I and Test rankings. See the latest standings and updates.