Watch- Babar Azam’s 7-Year Domestic Comeback For Pakistan Ends In Bouncer Nightmare

Babar Azam in action (Source: @Humireacts/X)Babar Azam made a comeback to Pakistan’s domestic circuit, playing for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited in the President Trophy 2026. On Saturday, all eyes were him when he came to bat in Pakistan’s any domestic competition after almost seven years.For those who are unaware, Babar was last in action in Pakistan’s domestic circuit back in December 2019. Back then, under his captaincy, Central Punjab won the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy by defeating Northern in the final.However, all Babar Azam brought to his ardent fans was sheer disappointment. Coming to bat at No. 4, he made 12 runs off 20 balls before Arshad Iqbal got his wicket.Arshad Iqbal's Bouncer Too Hot To Handle For Babar AzamPlaying under veteran Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed, Khan Research Laboratories's Arshad Iqbal bowled a venomous bouncer to Babar Azam when they faced off. However, it was too good for Babar, who went for a pull, only to find a huge top-edge.Abdul Faseeh completed a simple catch, and thus, Babar’s much-anticpated comeback for Pakistan ended in a sad note.Watch Babar Azam's Wicket In President Trophy 2026:Humais khan @Humireacts Babar Azam is GONE! 🔥 7 years of waiting to play First Class cricket again… and he’s out for just 12 runs off 20 balls! 😭 Arshad Iqbal is ON FIRE!🔥 Sep 26, 2026, 12:27 PM Also Read: Babar Azam’s Aura Fades Away As Pakistan’s Women’s Team Captain Rated Above HimHowever, as the fixture between Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) and Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGD) is not over yet, Babar will get another opportunity to shine when he comes to bat for the second innings.Why Did Babar Return To Play Pakistan's Domestic Circuit?A veteran of 31 half-centuries and nine centuries in Tests, Babar Azam is having a tough phase across formats for some time now. His last Test century came way back in 2022, against New Zealand in Karachi.Therefore, to get back to his good old form, particularly in red-ball cricket, Babar had no choice but to play against Pakistan’s domestic bowlers. And unfortunately for him, he failed to deliver in his first outing after seven years there as well.As Babar is not in Pakistan’s squad for Asian Games 2026, he would like to get the most out of his short period in Pakistan’s domestic competition, President Trophy 2026.When Will Babar Play For Pakistan Next In Tests?Babar Azam, in all likelihood, will play for Pakistan in whites next on November 9. Pakistan will face Sri Lanka there in the first Test of the two-match series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.After that, the second Test between the two sides will be held at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.As the PCB re-appointed Babar to take over Pakistan’s Test captaincy recently, it would be very unrealistic if he gets dropped in the near future only for his form.He replaced Shan Masood, under which Pakistan had put several miserable outings before being removed. Courtesy of him, Pakistan are placed at the rock bottom of the current World Test Championship (WTC) table.Also Read: Virat Kohli's Old Rival Labels Former Pakistan Coach Mickey Arthur Mentally Ill