Mon Nov 18 17:37:21 UTC 2024: ## Babar Azam Surpasses Kohli, Nears Rohit’s T20I Record

**Sydney, Australia:** Pakistan’s star batsman, Babar Azam, climbed to second place in the all-time T20 International run-scorers list during the final match of the three-game series against Australia. His 41-run knock off 28 balls, including four boundaries, propelled him past Virat Kohli’s total.

Azam now boasts 4192 T20I runs, surpassing Kohli’s 4188. While Kohli has retired from the format, Azam is closing in on the top spot held by Rohit Sharma (4231 runs). Despite a promising innings, Azam was bowled by Jhye Richardson for 41 runs. This marked Richardson’s fifth dismissal of Azam in international cricket.

The match saw Azam’s impressive performance overshadowed by political turmoil in Manipur, India, where ongoing violence threatens the BJP government’s stability. The NPP has withdrawn its support, potentially leaving the BJP without a majority. Congress MLAs are reportedly prepared to resign, while BJP MLAs are demanding the Chief Minister’s removal. The central leadership has yet to respond, and the violence has targeted ministers’ and MLAs’ homes.

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