Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Sunday became the fastest batsman in Asia and the eleventh batsman from his country to cross 10,000 runs in international cricket.
Babar achieved the historic feat during Pakistan’s unbeaten knock of 34 off 72 balls in the first innings of Pakistan against Sri Lanka during the first Test at the Galle International Stadium. He is now the fastest batsman in Asia to score 10,000 runs in international cricket, breaking the previous record held by the talisman. India Batter Virat Kohli In 232 innings.
Among all Pakistani batsmen to reach the 10,000-run mark in international cricket, Babar is the fastest to reach 228 innings, surpassing the legendary Javed Miandad’s previous record of 248 innings.
According to the number of innings taken to reach 10,000 runs in international cricket, Babar is the fifth-highest man to reach the mark in 228 innings, behind Viv Richards (206 innings), Hashim Amla (217 innings), Brian Lara (220 innings) and Joe Root. Fast batsman. (222 innings).
“10,000 international runs. Congratulations to captain @babarazam258 on becoming the 11th Pakistani batsman to achieve this milestone. Cricket board (PCB).
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congratulations captain @TheBigGirl On becoming the 11th batsman to achieve this major feat#SLvPAK , #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/hQV28gmn9O
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) 17 July 2022
At lunch on the second day, Babar now has 10013 runs in 228 innings at an average of 51.08, including 24 centuries and 66 half-centuries. With Pakistan 104-7 in 46 overs and still trailing by 118 runs, Pakistan will be hoping Babar continues to hold fort for them in Galle.
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