Live Update: “He will render many services to Pakistan” – Babar Azam on future of Sufyan Moqim in Peshawar Zalmi. Ctain Babar Azam has hailed left-arm spinner Sufyan Moqim as an asset after his remarkable PSL 2026 campaign.
(Source: Gareth Copley/) Sufyan Moqim delivered an exceonal performance in the Pakistan Super League 2026 and established himself as one of the standout bowlers of the tournament. The left-arm spinner took 22 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 14.40 and an economy rate of 7.20, becoming the top wicket-taker in the competition. His consistent performances alongside Babar Azam at Peshawar Zalmi proved his ability to play at the highest domestic T20 level.
Moqim’s performances in recent tournaments have caught the attention of Pakistani cricket personalities. Azam, who worked directly with the spinner during the 2026 PSL season, supported the young bowler to make a significant contribution to the country’s cricket in the coming years. “Sufyan is an asset for Pakistan.
He will serve Pakistan a lot in the future,” Azam was quoted as saying on X. Babar Azam’s assessment of Moqim’s potential Babar Azam’s public support for Moqim highlights the spinner’s value to Pakistan’s cricket program. Peshawar ctain Zalmi has identified the left-arm bowler as a crucial asset for the national team’s future bowling needs.
Moqim’s consistency with the ball throughout the 2026 PSL season showed his willingness to contribute at the international level. International achievements and pearances abroad Moqim was included in Pakistan’s 15-man squad for the 2026 Asian Games. During the tournament, he took three wickets for 26 runs from three overs in Pakistan’s semi-final win against Bangladesh, demonstrating his mettle in high-pressure games.
However, he remained wicketless in the final against India, which Pakistan lost by 19 runs. In the 2026 Caribbean Premier League, Moqim played for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and took 12 wickets in 6 games at an average of 9.00 and an economy rate of 6.00. His performances in various formats and competitions have made him a promising candidate for Pakistan’s future bowling plans.
The left-arm spinner’s career in domestic and international competitions has highlighted his potential to help the Pakistan cricket program in the years to come. Pakistan’s next assignment is a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka starting on October 11. All three matches will be played in Rawalpindi.
