Pakistan’s star batter, Babar Azam, renowned for his exquisite cover drives and flamboyant performances on the field, has added another achievement to his name by being selected for the ICC Men’s T20 Team of the Year for 2024.
With 738 runs from 24 matches, including six half-centuries and a highest score of 75, Babar boasts an average of 33.54 runs, making him the only Pakistani player in the lineup.
According to the ICC, Babar kicked off his year in spectacular fashion by scoring three consecutive half-centuries against New Zealand.
“The 30-year-old’s ability to perform under pressure and his consistency across formats solidified his position as one of the finest players in international cricket,” the cricket body remarked.
Meanwhile, the team, led by India’s Rohit Sharma, includes three other Indian players: all-rounder Hardik Pandya, pacers Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh.
Rohit amassed 378 runs in 11 matches with a highest score of 121, with his most notable achievement being leading India to their first T20 World Cup title in over a decade.
Other key players in the squad include Australia’s Travis Head, England’s Phil Salt, West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran, Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza, and India’s Hardik Pandya, among others.
