Babar requests return to domestic first-class cricket amid form struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:07 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Babar Azam has made a return to domestic first-class cricket for the first time since 2019. He has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board to find him a team in the ongoing President's Trophy Grade 1 tournament. This move comes as he seeks to regain his form after a challenging period in international cricket. Babar's participation could bolster his performance ahead of upcoming international commitments.
- •Babar Azam last played domestic first-class cricket in 2019.
- •He has requested the PCB to find him a team.
- •His return is in the ongoing President's Trophy Grade 1 tournament.
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — After England setback, Babar Azam set for first domestic first-class game in seven years
- 3:44 AMESPNcricinfo — Babar returns to domestic first-class cricket after seven years in bid to rediscover form
"In a significant move, Pakistan's cricket captain Babar Azam is set to return to domestic first-class cricket, representing OGDCL in the upcoming President's Trophy. His participation comes on the heels of Pakistan's recent Test series defeat in England. Alongside him, fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf are also joining the competition, aiming to bolster their readiness for future Test matches.
"Babar Azam has not played domestic first-class cricket since 2019, but recently requested the PCB to find him a team in the ongoing President's Trophy Grade 1 tournament
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:07 PMAfter England setback, Babar Azam set for first domestic first-class game in seven years
In a significant move, Pakistan's cricket captain Babar Azam is set to return to domestic first-class cricket, representing OGDCL in the upcoming President's Trophy. His participation comes on the heels of Pakistan's recent Test series defeat in England. Alongside him, fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf are also joining the competition, aiming to bolster their readiness for future Test matches.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 15, 2026, 3:44 AMBabar returns to domestic first-class cricket after seven years in bid to rediscover form
Babar Azam has not played domestic first-class cricket since 2019, but recently requested the PCB to find him a team in the ongoing President's Trophy Grade 1 tournament
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