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Is Babar Azam a Fan Favorite? Why His Fans Always Rate Him No.1?

Why Do Fans Consider Babar Azam as Number 1? 

Why Do Fans Consider Babar Azam as Number 1, Babar Azam, the Pakistani cricket sensation, has risen through the ranks to become one of the most admired cricketers in the world. His journey from a promising youngster to a world-class batsman has been nothing short of extraordinary. Fans across the globe hail him as the number-one cricketer and even compare him with the Indian legend Virat Kohli.

In the last 5-6 years the growing popularity of Babar Azam is nothing new, and fans have overstepped him with love and affection. His presence in the Pakistan team has boosted the team’s morale over the years and that’s why fans consider Babar Azam as number 1. In the 2020 decade, Babar Azam stands in second place as a player with the most centuries (17) in this decade.
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Babar Azam’s success on the field has translated into immense popularity, and with a massive following on social media platforms, Babar has become a global cricket icon. His Instagram account alone boasts over 5 million followers, while his Twitter presence continues to multiply. Fans admire not just his batting prowess, but also his humility, work ethic, and calm demeanor.

Why Babar Azam is Considered as One of the Best?

Babar Azam’s ascent to the top of the game can be credited to his outstanding batting numbers in every format. Based on the most recent records, he has an outstanding average of 56.72 in One Day Internationals (ODIs), which places him among the most reliable players in this format. With nearly 5700 runs now accrued in ODIs, he has scored 19 hundreds and 28 fifties.

He has a 45.05 average in Test cricket and contributed to multiple match-winning knocks. His T20I record has been equally impressive, with a batting average of 41.03, which is remarkable considering the demands of the game. As one of the best batsmen in the game of cricket, Babar has established himself by scoring runs against some of the best bowling attacks in the last 5-6 years.

Recent Form and Consistency

Considering a player of Babar’s Potential it is quite shocking to see him go through a rough phase of poor performances which has led to many questions and doubts about his status as No.1 batter in the world. Even in the past T20 World Cup, he was a bit quiet and only showed a few glimmers of brilliance, moreover, in the recently concluded test series against Bangladesh he scored 64 runs in four innings adding to his vows.

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Conclusion: Can He Become No.1 Batter Once Again?

Babar Azam’s rise to the top is a result of his unwavering dedication, and consistent performances, even though his current rough patch cannot undermine his past records and achievements. It’s just a matter of time before he comes back to form and gets his No.1 position back on his name.

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