Pakistan skipper Babar Azam overtook former captain Mohammed Hafeez on Monday to become the country's seventh-highest run-getter in international cricket.
Ahead of Pakistan's warm-up game against New Zealand for the much-awaited ODI World Cup, the 'Men in Green' arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, has outlined the team's aspirations for the upcoming ICC Men's ODI World Cup as they intensify their preparations for the highly anticipated tournament.
Pakistan's batting allrounder Iftikhar Ahmed said skipper Babar Azam is the number one player in the world after their victory in the Asia Cup campaign opener against Nepal at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
In the opening match of the Asia Cup between Pakistan and Nepal, Pakistan captain Babar smashed a stunning 151 off 131 balls to provide his team with a massive 342/6 total in Multan.
A 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan helped Pakistan to the pole position in Men’s ODI Team Rankings. They are now marginally ahead of Australia, with 2725 points and 118 rating points.
Speaking to media persons after leading his team to the top of the ODI rankings, the Pakistan skipper weighed in on the current dressing room ambience saying that the momentum that they gained during the series whitewash against Afghanistan will stand them in good stead going into the Asia C
"Really excited to be back in red-ball format and all eyes are on the Galle Test as we are prepared and ready for the challenge," the Pakistan skipper said ahead of the series as quoted by ICC.