Babar Azam Struggles on Domestic Return Managing Just 16 Runs in Abbottabad

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam endured a disappointing outing on his much-anticipated return to domestic first-class cricket after a seven-year absence, managing a combined tally of just 16 runs across both innings.

Fans had eagerly awaited the star batter’s appearance in the red-ball format, turning their attention to the ongoing President’s Trophy Grade-I third-round encounter in Abbottabad. Representing Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), Babar failed to make an impact with the bat, falling cheaply in both innings despite significant public interest surrounding his domestic comeback.