Saim Ayub etched his name in history by becoming the youngest player to score a century against South Africa while chasing, achieving the milestone at 22 years and 207 days in 2024.

Breaking records, Ayub surpassed Quinton de Kock, who previously held the title for the youngest to score a century in South Africa during a chase at 23 years and 48 days in 2016.

Ayub now ranks as the third youngest player overall to score a century against South Africa in ODIs, following Ahmed Shehzad (22 years, 4 days) and Kane Williamson (22 years, 167 days).

This remarkable achievement showcases Ayub’s immense talent and promises a bright future for the young star, as fans eagerly await his next performances on the international stage.

Pakistan’s star fast bowler Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from international cricket following Pakistan’s disappointing performance at the T20 World Cup earlier this year.

The 32-year-old cricketer made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “After careful consideration, I have taken the difficult decision to retire from international cricket. These decisions are never easy, but they are inevitable.”

Amir emphasized that it was time for the next generation to step up, saying, “I feel this is the right time for the next generation to take the baton and elevate Pakistan cricket to new heights.”

Reflecting on his career, Amir expressed pride in representing his country, calling it “the greatest honour of my life.” He also extended his gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), his family, friends, and fans for their unwavering support.

Earlier in the year, Amir had reversed his retirement and was brought back into the squad for the T20 World Cup, held jointly in the Caribbean and the United States. However, Pakistan’s campaign ended in disappointment after losses to the US and India in the group stage, contributing to Amir’s decision to step away from international cricket once again.

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has etched his name in the history books by becoming the fastest batter to reach 11,000 runs in T20 cricket.

Babar accomplished this remarkable milestone in just 298 innings, surpassing the previous record held by West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who achieved the feat in 314 innings.

The record-breaking moment came during a T20 match against South Africa, where Babar reached the landmark with his 11th run of the innings. This achievement makes him the first cricketer to reach 11,000 T20 runs in fewer than 300 innings, further solidifying his reputation as one of the format’s finest.

Known for his consistency, Babar already held several T20 records, including being the fastest to 7,000, 9,000, and 10,000 runs. His latest accomplishment adds another feather to his illustrious cap.

Babar is now the second Pakistani and the 11th player overall to surpass the 11,000-run mark in T20 cricket, joining an elite group that includes Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, Virat Kohli, and Jos Buttler.