Pakistan batsman Babar Azam believes left-arm spinner Sufyan Moqim has a promising future and expects him to enjoy a lengthy international career. Moqim has delivered outstanding performances in T20S this year, finishing as the top wicket-taker in the 2026 Pakistan Super League ( PSL), where he played for Peshawar Zalmi, captained by Babar Azam.
The left-arm spinner took 22 wickets in 11 games, averaging 14.40 and bowling at an economy rate of 7.20, ultimately becoming the competition’s top wicket-taker. His steady contributions alongside Babar Azam for Peshawar Zalmi showed his capacity to excel at the top domestic T20 level.
In 11 matches, he claimed 22 wickets with an average of 14.40 and an economy rate of 7.20. The 24-year-old also played in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), taking 12 wickets in six matches for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at an average of nine and an economy rate of six.
Moqim’s recent tournament performances have drawn the attention of senior officials in Pakistani cricket. Azam, who collaborated directly with the spinner throughout the PSL 2026 season, expressed confidence that the young bowler would play a major role in Pakistan’s cricket in the years to come.
On X, Azam is quoted as saying, “Sufyan is an asset for Pakistan. Going forward, he will serve Pakistan a lot.”
Babar Azam’s public support for Moqim highlights the spinner’s importance to Pakistan’s cricket program. The captain of Peshawar Zalmi saw the left-arm spinner as an essential player for meeting the national team’s future bowling needs. Moqim’s consistent performance with the ball during the PSL 2026 season showed his preparedness to make an impact on the international stage.
