Babar Azam Reveals His T20 World XI

In a revealing segment of Zalmi TV’s latest podcast, Pakistan star batter and Zalmi’s captain Babar Azam showcased his cricketing mind by naming his dream World T20I XI, a side packed with power-hitters, express pace, and match-winning spinners.

The lineup, as Babar put it, is based on merit, global impact, and T20 pedigree, featuring a fascinating blend of talent from Pakistan, India, England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan.

At the top of the order, Babar paired Rohit Sharma with Mohammad Rizwan, opting for composure alongside pure explosiveness.

He slotted Fakhar Zaman at No. 3—a nod to his countryman’s fearless strokeplay, followed by India’s Suryakumar Yadav at four.

The middle order included two of the most dangerous white-ball finishers: Jos Buttler and David Miller. According to Babar, their ability to switch gears and close games made them automatic selections.

The all-rounder’s spot went to towering South African Marco Jansen, whose left-arm pace and big-hitting ability offer balance.

On the bowling front, Babar selected a pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Mark Wood—each capable of rattling batters with raw pace and precision. Rashid Khan rounded off the XI as the lone spinner.

Notably, Babar left himself out of the XI just like his teammate once did, a humble gesture that reflects his respect for the game’s global stars. His picks reflect not only knowledge of international trends but also a recognition of players who thrive under pressure.

Babar Azam’s World T20 XI