Babar Azam expected to return to domestic first-class cricket after nearly seven years

Bloom Pakistan reported on September 15, 2026, that Babar Azam was set to return to domestic first-class cricket after nearly seven years. He was expected to arrive in Pakistan from the UK on September 16 and report to OGDCL the following day for the President’s Trophy Grade-I. The report cited OGDCL sports head Farah Batool as confirming that he would join after his return and that his playing kit had already been arranged.