Babar Azam's net worth: How rich is former Pakistan cricket team captain? A look at his salary, cars and more

Babar Azam net worth of former captain of the Pakistan national cricket team: One of the best batters of his generation, Babar Azam, plays cricket for Pakistan internationally. He was born in Lahore on October 15, 1994, and is renowned for his skillful batting style and reliability in all formats.

After making his debut for Pakistan in 2015, Babar immediately became a staple in the top order. He has led the Pakistani national team in several ICC competitions and served as captain in all three forms.

Babar, known for his elegant stroke play, is the fastest player to reach 6,019 ODI runs, among other records. His net worth is largely derived from his sponsorship deals and achievements in domestic leagues. He remains vital to the team's future as one of Pakistan's most renowned cricket players.

Early life of Babar Azam

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Babar Azam was born into a Muslim Punjabi family in the Walled City of Lahore on October 15, 1994. He became interested in cricket because of his older first cousins, Kamran and Umar Akmal, his older paternal uncles.

Their tales encouraged him to pursue cricket as a career. Before enrolling in a cricket academy and beginning his domestic cricket career there, he had been a ball boy at Gaddafi Stadium.

His first coach, Rana Sadiq, gave him advice and taught him the basics of batting. He later became a Pakistan U-19 (under 19) team member.

In 2010, Babar Azam began playing with Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, marking the start of his professional career. On December 10, 2010, he made his First-Class debut in the 2010 Qaid e Azam Trophy against National Bank Limited. Despite his 54-run performance off 114 balls, the game ended in a tie.

In his List A debut at Multan in the Royal Bank of Scotland Cup, he scored a half-century, which was crucial to his team's victory. On December 1, 2012, he played his maiden Twenty20 match for the Lahore Eagles against the Hyderabad Hawks in the Faysal Bank T20 Cup in Lahore.

Babar Azam education

Babar Azam has completed the eighth grade. He was educated in Lahore's Ali Education System until the eighth grade. There is no public information available regarding Babar Azam's education. It is well known that he only completed the eighth grade.

Babar Azam captaincy

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The Pakistani T20I side was captained by Babar Azam, who has led the squad in one game with less-than-ideal outcomes. But in 21 games as the U19 team's captain, he has won 13. In the 2018 and 2019 seasons, he also captained Central Punjab, his home team, in the National T20 Championship.

Since taking over as T20I captain in September 2019, Babar Azam has guided Pakistan to 36 wins in 59 games while suffering 18 defeats.

In 2020, he was named ODI and Test team captain. Babar has won 12 and lost 5 of his 18 ODIs as captain; one match ended in an NR. In terms of test matches, Azam won eight out of thirteen and lost three.

About Babar Azam family

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Azam Siddique is the father of Babar Azam. He is a cousin of Adnan Akmal, Umar Akmal, and Kamran Akmal and hails from a cricketing family. Safeer Azam is the name of his brother.

Rumors regarding Babar Azam's engagement to his cousin raged in 2021. The Pakistan captain, however, denied the rumors, saying that, at the time, cricket was his only priority.

Babar Azam records

Babar Azam's performance has had a significant impact on cricket, and he currently holds several records, including:

• In 21 innings of ODI cricket, he is the second-fastest batsman from Pakistan to score 1000 runs.
• In 45 innings of ODI cricket, he is also the fastest batsman from Pakistan to reach 2000 runs. He shares the record with Kevin Pietersen and Zaheer Abbas.
• In ODI cricket, Babar Azam is the fastest Asian batsman to amass 3000 runs in 68 innings.
• In addition, he has the record for most runs scored (1306) in his career's first 25 innings.
• The only cricketer to score five straight hundreds in the United Arab Emirates is Babar Azam.
• Babar is the fastest batsman to reach seven ODI hundreds (33 innings).
• In T20 Internationals, he is the fastest batter to reach 1000 runs in 26 innings.
• With 474 runs in the 2019 World Cup, Babar Azam also holds the record for most runs scored by Pakistan in a single World Cup.
• He was Pakistan's leading ODI scorer in 2016, 2017, and 2019.
• Additionally, in 2018 and 2019, Babar Azam led Pakistan in Test scoring.
• Babar Azam is the fastest scorer of 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 ODI hundreds.
• With 196 runs against Australia in the final innings of a Test match in Karachi in 2022, Babar holds the record for most runs made by a Pakistani batsman.
• The captain who scored 1000 ODI runs in 13 innings, the quickest
• The only batter to score three ODI hundreds in a row twice.
• The first batter to score 50+ runs in nine straight formats.
• Fastest for T20I runs of 2000 and 2500.
• tied for the fastest 3000 T20I runs.
• One of the three captains in the game's history to reach 100 in all three formats, along with T Dilshan and Faf du Plessis.
• One of the three batters from Pakistan to reach 100 runs in all three formats.
• Longest-serving top-ranked batter in T20I.
• In the fourth innings of a Test match, 425 vs Australia at Karachi in 2022, the hitter faced the most deliveries.
• The first cricketer from Pakistan to win the ODI Player of the Year title.
• Second-highest ODI scores (17)

Babar Azam net worth

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As per reported by Zee News, Babar Azam's steady performance and rising brand value have contributed to his projected net worth of $5 million (INR 41 crore). This sum represents his endorsement and cricket revenue.

The players will also receive PKR 418.584 ($1459) for each T20I, PKR 644,620 ($2247.70) for an ODI, and PKR 1.25 million ($4358) for a Test.

Babar Azam's car collection

Cricket player Babar Azam of Pakistan owns several high-end vehicles, such as an Audi A5, Audi e-Tron GT, Lamborghini Aventador, BAIC BJ40 Plus, Hyundai Sonata, and MG HS Essence.

• Babar Azam's collection of automobiles
• Babar's favorite vehicle, which he likes to drive in Pakistan, is the Audi A5.
• After Babar's performance at the 2023 Asia Cup, his brother gave him an Audi e-Tron GT.
• Babar's cherished possession, the Lamborghini Aventador, represents his accomplishments on and off the field.
• BAIC BJ40 Plus: In a series between Australia and Pakistan, Babar took home this red Jeep.
• Hyundai Sonata: Babar was spotted driving this sedan at a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) event.
• After a scorching century in the PSL, Babar was promised MG HS Essence.

Baba Azam's salary

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Azam receives a salary of 1.25 million Pakistani rupees per month (roughly Rs 43,50,000 in Indian currency) as the Pakistani national cricket team captain in all formats, as per Business Today.

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