Pakistan’s white-ball captain, Babar Azam is poised to reach 3000-Test runs as he prepares for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Currently at 2,661 runs in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle, Babar is just 339 runs away from this significant milestone. Achieving this feat would place him among an elite group of cricketers who have crossed the 3,000-run mark in Test cricket.
Babar Azam has been a standout performer in the current Test cycle, holding the record for the most runs by a Pakistani batter. His impressive run tally highlights his consistency and skill in the longer format of the game. Should he reach the 3,000-run mark, Babar will join a prestigious list of players who have achieved this feat. The list includes England’s Joe Root, who leads the cycle with 4,598 runs from 55 matches, and Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, who has accumulated 3,904 runs in 45 matches.
Other notable players who have crossed the 3,000-run milestone in this cycle are Steve Smith with 3,486 runs, Ben Stokes with 3,101 runs, and Usman Khawaja with 2,686 runs. Babar Azam’s performance also stands out against prominent Indian batsmen, with Rohit Sharma scoring 2,552 runs and Virat Kohli 2,235 runs in the same period.
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Babar’s potential milestone comes at a time when Pakistan’s cricketing community is watching with bated breath. His achievement would not only underscore his personal brilliance but also significantly contribute to Pakistan’s cricketing legacy. The series against Bangladesh represents a crucial opportunity for Babar to solidify his place among the world’s top Test batsmen and further enhance his standing in international cricket.
As Babar Azam gears up for the series, fans and analysts alike are keenly anticipating whether he can cross the 3,000-run mark and join the ranks of the game’s greats. His performance in these upcoming matches will be closely monitored, making the series against Bangladesh a focal point of international cricket.