Babar Azam Set to Make Domestic Red-Ball Comeback After 7 Years

Babar Azam is due to create his domestic red-ball comeback after seven years, with the Pakistan Test captain anticipated to feature in the ongoing President's Trophy Grade-I.

Key points

• Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in a two-Test series that will be part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27.
• When he led Central Punjab to the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title, babar last played domestic first-class cricket in December 2019.
• While T20I skipper Salman Ali Agha is playing for Kingsmen Academy as its vice-captain, pakistan's ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi is representing KRL in the competition.
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• According to the report, babar will represent Oil and Gas Development Firm Limited (OGDCL).

According to the report, babar will represent Oil and Gas Development Firm Limited (OGDCL). The department's sports head, Farah Batool, confirmed that the right-handed batter will arrive in Pakistan from the UK on September 16 and join the OGDCL squad the after day. Two Pakistani Athletes Complete Tough International Triathlons.

"Babar will arrive back in Pakistan from the UK on September 16 and will join the OGDCL squad the next day, " Farah remarked. "His kit has been ordered."

When he led Central Punjab to the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title, babar last played domestic first-class cricket in December 2019. Central Punjab defeated Northern by an innings and 16 runs in the final on December 30.

For context, the 31-year-old was reappointed Pakistan's Test captain in July and has since led the national side in two series. Pakistan drew its two-Test series against the West Indies 1-1 before suffering a 3-0 series defeat against England.

OGDCL is at present facing Pakistan Television (PTV) in its opening match of the President's Trophy in Islamabad. It will next face Kingsmen Academy in Peshawar from September 18 before taking on Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) from September 24.

Farah remarked Babar will decide after joining the squad whether he will produce his comeback in OGDCL's second or third match of the tournament.

"Babar will decide upon his arrival if he plays from the second match or the third match, " she remarked.

As the report notes, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) offered Babar to OGDCL as a guest player. His projected return comes as the PCB places renewed emphasis on established international players taking part in domestic first-class cricket. PCB Makes Major Change to First-Class Cricket From 2026-27 Season.

After Pakistan's disappointing Test series against England, the national team is due to host Sri Lanka in a multi-format series. It will additionally include an ODI tri-series featuring England.

While the second Test is scheduled at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from November 17 to 21, the first Test will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 9 to 13. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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