Stellar Performances in 2023 Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi Shine for Pakistan Cricket

In 2023 Former Captain Babar Azam and fast Bowler Shaheen Afridi Stood out as the Top-Performing Cricketers for Pakistan according to a Statement by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Despite Relinquishing the Captaincy in November following Pakistan’s World Cup Exit, Babar Azam maintained his Prowess as the leading Run-Scorer. His Remarkable Performance included 1,399 Runs from 35 Matches Featuring three Centuries and Ten Fifties. Despite facing Challenges in the 50-over Asia Cup, World Cup and Ongoing Test Series against Australia Babar Azam retained the Top Spot in the ODI Batters’ Rankings.

On the other Hand Shaheen Afridi took Center Stage as the top Wicket-taker for Pakistan in 2023. The Left-arm Pacer who was appointed Captain of the Pakistan T20 team after Babar Azam’s Resignation took an impressive 62 Wickets in 30 Matches Maintaining an average of 27.80.

In the Women’s Cricket arena former Captain Bismah Maroof Emerged as the Leading Run-Scorer for the Women’s team, amassing an impressive total of 624 Runs from 25 Matches which included three half-Centuries. Meanwhile Nashra Sundhu Claimed the title of the Top Wicket-Taker for Pakistan’s Women’s team in international Matches, Securing 30 Wickets in 24 Matches with an average of 23.13.

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Babar Azam’s Consistency and Shaheen Afridi’s Prowess on the international Stage Showcased their Pivotal Roles in Shaping Pakistan’s Cricket Narrative in 2023. Despite the Challenges faced by the Team,these standout Performances Contributed Significantly to Pakistan’s Cricket Achievements.

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As Cricket enthusiasts look back at the year, Babar and Shaheen’s Stellar Contributions Remain a Highlight, Reflecting their Resilience and impact on the Cricketing Landscape