{"id":35246,"date":"2023-12-14T05:20:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T05:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/babar-azam-achieves-major-milestone-in-test-cricket\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T05:20:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T05:20:05","slug":"babar-azam-achieves-major-milestone-in-test-cricket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/babar-azam-achieves-major-milestone-in-test-cricket\/","title":{"rendered":"Babar Azam achieves major milestone in Test cricket"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former Pakistan skipper, Babar Azam, has achieved a significant milestone by playing his 50th Test match of his career against Australia in the opening Test that commenced today.<\/p>\n

Newly appointed Test captain Shan Masood honored the occasion by presenting Babar with the 50th Test cap and a souvenir.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Celebrating @babarazam258<\/a>‘s feat \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n

Special souvenir and cap presented to the top player on his 50th Test appearance by Pakistan captain @shani_official<\/a> \ud83e\udde2\ud83e\udd1d#AUSvPAK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/5fvE5CyMsv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 14, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The 29-year-old becomes the 32nd Pakistan player to achieve this feat, highlighting his substantial contribution to the team’s legacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The right-hand batter has accumulated a total of 3772 runs, boasting an impressive average of 47.47.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This remarkable performance comprises 26 half-centuries and nine centuries, with the highest individual score being 196 runs achieved against Australia.
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