Claim:
A viral social media post claims that Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam has announced his retirement from international cricket following his poor performance in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Fact:
The claim is false. Babar Azam has made no such announcement regarding his retirement from international cricket.
Investigation:
A screenshot allegedly showing a post from Babar Azam’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, stating, “I have decided to retire from international cricket – Babar Azam”, has been widely shared on social media. However, after conducting a thorough fact-check, we found no credible sources supporting this claim.
To verify the authenticity of this news, we:
- Searched online using relevant keywords but found no credible news reports about Babar Azam’s retirement.
- Checked Babar Azam’s official social media accounts, including X and Instagram, but found no such post or announcement.
- Reviewed the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) official statements and squad listings, which confirmed that Babar Azam remains part of Pakistan’s squad across all three formats.
Conclusion:
The viral post claiming Babar Azam’s retirement is false and misleading. There has been no official confirmation from the cricketer or PCB regarding his retirement. Readers are advised to avoid spreading unverified information and rely on credible sources for news.