LAHORE: Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam was met with a heartfelt celebration from his teammates and support staff after setting a new record for the most ODI centuries by a Pakistani player. The dressing room erupted in applause as everyone lauded his exceptional consistency and invaluable contributions to the national team.
On the same occasion, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan was also celebrated for reaching a significant career milestone of 100 international matches. A special cake-cutting ceremony was organized to honor both players, highlighting the team’s admiration for their dedication and outstanding performances.
Team officials described the event as cheerful and full of energy, with players reminiscing about memorable moments and acknowledging the duo’s remarkable achievements. Their contributions have played a pivotal role in Pakistan’s recent successes.
Babar, during the Sri Lanka series, registered his first ODI century in nearly two years, equalling Saeed Anwar’s long-standing record of 20 centuries. The milestone was further sweetened with Pakistan completing a dominant clean sweep in the three-match ODI series, lifting team spirits even higher.
