By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Criclabel
  • National News
  • Chhattisgarh News
  • Cricket News
  • Sarkari Naukri 2024
Reading: PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam Slams Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara’s Long-Standing Record
CricLabelCricLabel
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • National News
  • Chhattisgarh News
  • Cricket News
  • Sarkari Naukri 2024
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
CricLabel > Blog > Cricket News > PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam Slams Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara’s Long-Standing Record
Cricket News

PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam Slams Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara’s Long-Standing Record

CricLabel
Last updated: January 8, 2023 3:35 pm
CricLabel 4 Min Read
Share
Babar Azam, Pakistan
Babar Azam. Image Credits: Getty

PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam Slams Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara’s Long-Standing Record. It hasn’t been the greatest of times for Pakistan cricket or captain Babar Azam with the team suffering a humiliating whitewash at home against England, which finally led to the resignation of Ramiz Raja as PCB chairman and the Muhammad Wasim-led selection committee.

Contents
Babar Azam Breaks Record Of Most Fifty-plus Scores In A Calendar YearBabar Azam Joins The List Of Legendary Batters After Scoring Eighth Century Of The Calendar Year

Babar’s leadership’s potency was also questioned. But on the first day of the first Test against New Zealand in Karachi, he silenced the doubters with an outstanding century.

IPL 2023 | Sri Lanka tour of India 2023 | Dream11 Prediction | Fantasy Cricket Tips | Cricket Match Prediction Today | Cricket News | New Zealand tour of India 2023 | Australia tour of India 2023

Babar Azam (PC-AFP)
Babar Azam (PC-AFP)

Babar Azam Breaks Record Of Most Fifty-plus Scores In A Calendar Year

Pakistan had a disastrous start on Monday, losing three wickets for just 48 runs in 15 overs. Tim Southee quickly terminated Saud Shakeel and Babar’s partnership of 62 runs, despite the fact that Shakeel seemed to be making a fight of it.

IPL 2023 | IND vs SL 2023 | India vs Sri Lanka 2023 | India National Cricket Team | IND vs NZ 2023 | India vs New Zealand 2023 | IND vs AUS 2023 | India vs Australia 2023

Pakistan really needed a team, but their captain in particular needed to take the initiative. In addition to receiving assistance from the outgoing captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was taking the field in his maiden Test in almost four years following his last match against South Africa in 2019, Babar also put up a valiant fight against the New Zealand assault to score his eighth Test century.

Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed (PC-AP)
Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed (PC-AP)

With the excellent hundred, he surpassed Ricky Ponting’s record for the most fifty-plus runs in a calendar year in international cricket. Before Babar in Karachi eclipsed the record by scoring his 25th fifty-plus score, Ponting’s 2005 accomplishment of 24 such scores survived for 17 long years. The sum includes eight hundreds and seventeen fifty-dollar amounts.

Babar Azam Joins The List Of Legendary Batters After Scoring Eighth Century Of The Calendar Year

Virat Kohli | Rohit Sharma | Rishabh Pant | KL Rahul | Suryakumar Yadav | Sanju Samson | Shreyas Iyer | Yuzvendra Chahal | Jasprit Bumrah

Follow us on Criclabel Telegram Channel for all the latest Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team Today, and Dream11 News

He beat Graeme Smith, Mahela Jayawardene, Australian Steve Smith, and West Indies legend Brian Lara on the list of captains with the most international hundreds in a calendar year with these eight centuries. Babar is third on the all-time list because of his eight centuries in 2022.

Babar Azam (PC-AFP)
Babar Azam (PC-AFP)

With this inning, Babar Azam also passed former cricketer and current team batting coach Mohammad Yousuf to become the greatest test run-getter in 2022. His cumulative score of 2542 runs across the three formats this year is the best by any Pakistani hitter.

Follow Us On Google News

TAGGED:Babar AzamNew Zealand National Cricket TeamNew Zealand tour of Pakistan 2022-23PAK vs NZ 2022-23Pakistan National Cricket TeamPakistan vs New Zealand 2022-23
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Virat Kohli Suryakumar Yadav IND vs SL: Suryakumar Yadav Thinks He Has Gone Past Virat Kohli And Babar Azam
Next Article IND vs SL: India ODI Squad for Sri Lanka Announced, KL Rahul Sacked As Vice-Captain IND vs SL: India ODI Squad for Sri Lanka Announced, KL Rahul Sacked As Vice-Captain
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

ads

Most Popular

Devendra yadav arrest

Devendra Yadav Arrest: MLA देवेंद्र यादव को जेल भेजे जाने के बाद अब जाएगी उनकी विधायकी? क्या कहता है कानून?

By CricLabel

T20 World Cup 2022: Around 150,000 Fans Will Watch The Match Live In Melbourne!! Out Of Which, 70,000 Will Be Indian Supporters”- Shoaib Akhtar Predicts India vs Pakistan Winner

3 years ago

IND vs WI: India Squad For West Indies T20Is (Predicted)

3 years ago

You Might Also Like

15 Bollywood Actresses You Never Knew Were Linked to Cricket Superstars!
Cricket News

15 Bollywood Actresses You Never Knew Were Linked to Cricket Superstars!

12 months ago
Gautam Gambhir Jay Shah BCCI India
Cricket News

India’s Batting, Bowling, And Fielding Coach Sealed After Gautam Gambhir’s Appointment, These Players To Take To Train Virat Kohli And Jasprit Bumrah

12 months ago
CG Trains Cancelled
Cricket News

CG Trains Cancelled: छत्तीसगढ़ से गुजरने वाली इन ट्रेनों को रेलवे ने किया रद्द, घर से निकलने से पहले देखें लिस्ट

12 months ago
Virat Kohli
Cricket NewsICC T20 World Cup 2024

Legend Virat Kohli’s Bombshell: “Never Imagined Playing…” – T20 World Cup 2024 Shocker!

1 year ago
Criclabel

Criclabel stands as a dynamic sports website, pulsating with the heartbeat of cricket. Seamlessly blending insightful analysis, real-time updates, and passionate commentary, it emerges as the go-to hub for cricket aficionados worldwide. From match previews and post-match analyses to player profiles and statistical breakdowns, Criclabel caters to the insatiable appetite of cricket enthusiasts, providing a holistic view of the sport. 

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Copyright Notice
  • Disclaimer
  • DMCA
  • GDPR Compliance
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
Reading: PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam Slams Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara’s Long-Standing Record
Criclabel
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?