Pakistan captain Babar Azam has etched his name further into cricket history by breaking yet another batting record in international cricket. The right-handed batsman reached the milestone during the ongoing series, sparking celebrations among fans worldwide.
The Record
Babar became the fastest batsman to score 10,000 ODI runs, breaking the record previously held by Virat Kohli. He achieved this milestone in just 205 innings — three fewer than the previous record holder.
Career Statistics
The 30-year-old now has 10,247 ODI runs at an average of 59.3, with 29 centuries and 55 half-centuries. In all formats combined, he has scored over 22,000 international runs.
Reactions
Cricket legends around the world took to social media to congratulate Babar on the achievement. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram called it “a remarkable achievement that reflects years of hard work and dedication.”
What’s Next
With Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy campaign coming up, Babar will be aiming to add international tournament wins to his impressive individual statistics.
