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India.com
3 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
10 Players With Most T20 Centuries As Captain: Babar Azam & Michael Klinger Top List, Glenn Maxwell Equals Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul
photoDetails english Updated:Jun 18, 2025, 06:45 PM IST Babar Azam – 7 Centuries (137 Innings) 1 / 10 Pakistan's former captain Babar Azam leads the T20 charts with 7 centuries as captain in just 137 innings. Babar has been the batting backbone for both Pakistan and his domestic T20 franchises. Michael Klinger – 7 Centuries (114 Innings) 2 / 10 Australian domestic stalwart Michael Klinger also holds 7 T20 centuries as a captain in only 114 innings, matching Babar's record. While he didn't get much international exposure, Klinger was a force in Australia's Big Bash League and English domestic T20s. Faf du Plessis – 6 Centuries (196 Innings) 3 / 10 Veteran South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has crafted 6 T20 centuries while captaining in 196 innings. Faf is revered for his fitness, composure, and flair under pressure. Whether in the IPL, CPL, or international formats. Virat Kohli – 5 Centuries (188 Innings) 4 / 10 India's former captain Virat Kohli has 5 centuries as a T20 captain, showcasing his class in 188 innings. His centuries have often come in high-stakes matches, including the IPL and T20Is. James Vince – 5 Centuries (203 Innings) 5 / 10 England's James Vince, a consistent performer in county and franchise leagues, has scored 5 T20 tons as a captain in 203 innings. Aaron Finch – 3 Centuries (168 Innings) 6 / 10 Former Australian T20I skipper Aaron Finch has 3 centuries as a captain in 168 innings, including his iconic 156-run knock against England in 2013. As a top-order powerhouse, Finch's aggressive approach set the tone early. Glenn Maxwell – 3 Centuries (77 Innings) 7 / 10 Glenn Maxwell has also hit 3 T20 centuries as captain in 77 innings, including his recent blitz for Washington Freedom in MLC 2025. Chris Gayle – 3 Centuries (95 Innings) 8 / 10 The 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle racked up 3 centuries as T20 captain in only 95 innings. Gayle's destructive batting made him a living T20 legend, capable of dismantling any bowling attack. KL Rahul – 3 Centuries (65 Innings) 9 / 10 Indian batter KL Rahul achieved 3 centuries as captain in just 65 innings, making him one of the fastest to reach the mark in leadership roles. He has led multiple IPL franchises and Team India, showcasing sharp decision-making and consistent personal performance. Rohit Sharma – 3 Centuries (224 Innings) 10 / 10 India's most successful T20I captain, Rohit Sharma, also has 3 T20 centuries as a leader, though across a longer span of 224 innings. While his captaincy trophies are numerous, his century count reflects quality over quantity when it comes to big innings.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
74 Pak players registered for BBL 15
Pakistan's T20I captain Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub and others are registered for the draft. Photo: AFP/File Pakistan's T20I captain Salman Ali Agha is among the 74 Pakistani male cricketers who have signed up for the Big Bash League (BBL) 15 Draft, as announced by Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday. The draft, scheduled for June 19, will also include 11 Pakistani women cricketers competing for spots in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), showcasing a growing interest and presence of Pakistani talent in Australia's premier T20 competitions. Joining Salman in the men's draft are explosive opener Mohammad Haris and mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed, both of whom have impressed with their recent performances at the domestic and international levels. These names add to an already star-studded list of Pakistani players previously registered for the BBL 15 Draft, including pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, leg-spinner Shadab Khan, fast bowler Haris Rauf, spinner Usama Mir and pacer Mohammad Hasnain. Meanwhile, Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam has already been secured by the Sydney Sixers as one of the 15 pre-signed marquee players for the upcoming season across both the men's and women's competitions. The BBL 15 draft will feature over 600 overseas players, making it one of the most competitive drafts in recent years. The men's draft includes players from England (178), the West Indies (42), Sri Lanka (13), and even one from India. The women's draft pool is headlined by players from England (46), India (15), New Zealand (15) and Pakistan (11). For the unversed, Brisbane Heat will have the first pick in the men's draft, giving them the opportunity to lead selections from this elite pool of global talent. Mega-money Babar Former Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has joined the list of the highest-paid players in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) after signing with the Sydney Sixers for a fee higher than the Platinum category base price. This will be Babar's first appearance in the BBL and the Sixers have secured his services for the upcoming season. Details of the agreement between Babar and the franchise have also emerged. According to reports, the Sixers picked Babar in the Platinum category and offered him a pre-signing deal with a salary exceeding the base price. The base price for Platinum category players is around PKR 7.75 crore, but sources claim Babar's deal is worth nearly PKR 10 crore, making him one of the highest-paid signings in BBL. With over 10,000 international runs across formats, the 30-year-old has firmly established himself as one of the game's most prolific and consistent performers. As per BBL regulations, each team is permitted to pre-sign one overseas player ahead of the official BBL 15 draft, scheduled for Thursday, June 19. List of Pakistan players Asif Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Muhammad Akhlaq, Ammad Butt, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Hasan Ali, Muhammad Ali, Nauman Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Umar Amin, Ali Asfand, Azan Awais, Saim Ayub, Danish Aziz, Tahir Baig, Ahmed Daniyal, Sahibzada Farhan, Zafar Gohar, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Huzaifa, Muhammad Imran Jr, Aamer Jamal, Azam Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Ihsanullah Khan, Jahandad Khan, Mubasir Khan, Sajid Khan, Shadab Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Usman Khan, Yasir Khan, Zaman Khan, Irfan Khan Niazi, Shan Masood, Zahid Mehmood, Arafat Minhas, Usama Mir, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Khawaja Nafay, Hasan Nawaz, Rohail Nazir, Muhammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir, Momin Qamar, Haris Rauf, Ali Raza, Mohammad Rizwan, Abdul Samad, Ali Shafiq, Abdullah Shafique, Hunain Shah, Khushdil Shah, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Shahzad, Saud Shakeel, Hussain Talat, Usman Tariq, Siraj Uddin, Imam-ul-Haq, Ihsanullah, Imad Wasim, Muhammad Wasim, Arif Yaqoob, Zeeshan Zameer, Muhammad Zeeshan.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Former Indian quick Siddharth Kaul enters 2025 Big Bash League draft
Former India pacer Siddharth Kaul has registered himself for the men's Big Bash League (BBL) draft while 15 compatriots did the same for the women's tournament, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday. Kaul, who played three ODIs and as many T20Is for India before retiring from international cricket last November, is the lone Indian male player to have registered himself for the BBL draft to be held here on Thursday. Legendary England fast bowler James Anderson is among more than 600 players from around the world to have registered themselves for the league. If picked, Anderson would become the oldest player in the league at 43. Kanika Ahuja, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League and also made her T20I debut for India earlier this year, is among the 15 women's players from India. The other Indian women's players include Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav and Yastika Bhatia, who have played in the WBBL in the past. The list also includes S Meghana, Arundhati Reddy, Pratika Rawal, U-19 T20 World Cup winning captain Niki Prasad, Uma Chetry, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra and a few others.
West Australian
4 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers would ‘absolutely' look at a return for Laurie Evans if he slides in draft
The West Australian exclusive Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers would 'absolutely' look at a return for Laurie Evans if he slides in draft
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
BBL Draft: Virat Kohli's former RCB teammate named in Big Bash League draft; space also for James Anderson
Siddarth Kaul in action for Sunrisers Hyderabad (Image via X/@shivsingh_sp) Former Indian pacer Siddarth Kaul has entered the Big Bash League draft, while 15 Indian women cricketers have also registered for the women's tournament, Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday in Melbourne. Kaul, who represented India in three ODIs and three T20Is before retiring from international cricket last November, is the only Indian male cricketer in the BBL draft scheduled for Thursday. In the 54 matches he's played in the IPL, the 36-year-old has claimed 58 wickets at an average of 29.24. He last played in the competition in 2021 and has also donned the jerseys of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in his career. England's James Anderson headlines the more than 600 international players who have registered for the league. Anderson, if selected, would become the league's oldest player at 43 years of age. The making of Dhruv Jurel: Kargil war hero's son who chose cricket over the Army Among the 15 Indian women cricketers, Kanika Ahuja, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League and recently made her T20I debut for India, has registered for the tournament. Other notable Indian women cricketers include experienced WBBL players Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav, and Yastika Bhatia. Poll What do you think about Siddharth Kaul entering the Big Bash League draft? Great move for his career It's too late for him Excited to see him play again The registration list also features S Meghana, Arundhati Reddy, Pratika Rawal, U-19 T20 World Cup winning captain Niki Prasad, Uma Chetry, Kashvee Gautam, and Priya Mishra among others.
