Babar Azam has been named the ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2020!

Azam, who has been an integral part of the Pakistani side for the past few years, has been in excellent form in the 50-over format.

Babar Azam

He has scored 1,343 runs in 25 matches at an average of 70.15 this year, with four centuries and seven half-centuries. He has also been impressive with the ball, picking up 16 wickets in 28 matches. Azam was named the player of the series in Pakistan's 3-0 win against South Africa in April and also played a key role in the team's successful run in the Asia Cup this year. Azam is one of the most respected batsmen in world cricket and his performances have been a significant reason behind Pakistan's success in the 50-over format.

Babar Azam is a Pakistani cricketer who currently serves as the captain of the Pakistan national team in all formats. He is considered one of the best batsmen in the world and is known for his aggressive and stylish batting. Babar Azam was born in Lahore, Pakistan on October 15, 1994.

He made his international debut for Pakistan in May 2015 in an ODI match against Zimbabwe.

Babar Azam is the first Pakistani player to score three consecutive ODI centuries in a three-match series. He is also the fastest player to score 1,000, 2,000, 3,000 and 4,000 T20I runs. Babar Azam has been named Pakistan's ODI Player of the Year for three consecutive years (2016, 2017, and 2018) by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

In August 2020, he was appointed captain of the Pakistan national team across all formats. Babar Azam is the highest-rated T20I batsman in the world according to the ICC Player Rankings. He is also considered one of the future stars of world cricket, with many cricket experts predicting a long and successful career for him.