Azam Khan is a Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman. Many people have said bad things about him because of his weight and poor performance in international cricket. Fans and old players think he is not fit enough to play in the T20 World Cup 2026.

But now, some news and social media posts say that Azam Khan has worked hard and lost a lot of weight. Some people say he lost 69 kg in just two months. If this is true, it is a big change and shows he is serious about his fitness. Back in 2021, reports said he lost 30 kg in one year by training hard to get into the national team.

The Pakistani wicketkeeper-batter is the son of former Pakistan captain Moin Khan, who was known for his athletic skills. Moin was also the coach of Quetta Gladiators, the PSL team where Azam got his first professional chance at the age of 20. This started a talk about nepotism.

Azam played only one match for them in the 2019 PSL season and scored 12 runs from 15 balls. People started saying that his poor form (he had scored only 53 runs in four List A innings at the start of the domestic season) was because of his weight. These comments and allegations hurt Azam deeply. He even wrote about them in his diary.

The 24-year-old Pakistani cricketer once said, "People will always judge me because my father played for Pakistan. But it’s not my fault I was born in his house. After I got my chance in the PSL, people criticised me for being overweight and said my body is not fit for top-level cricket."

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Did Azam Khan Really Lose 69kg in 2 Months?

According to several social media posts on Twitter, 26-year-old cricketer Azam Khan has lost 69 kg in just two months. However, it is still not clear if this news is true or not.

He spent the next year trying to become fitter. Some of that time was spent at Pakistan's National Cricket Academy, following a proper diet and workout plan. He also spent a lot of time in the gym, working on his fitness and stamina. In 12 months, Azam lost 30 kg.

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Azam Khan lost 69kg weight in just 2 months 👏 pic.twitter.com/Layv4EnAaB

— Fakhar Bajwa 🏏 (@BajwaKehtaHaii) July 21, 2025

Ups and Downs in His Cricket Career

In the 2022 PSL, Azam finished 10th on the list of highest run-scorers. During this time, he also made his international debut. He was signed by the Barbados Royals in the CPL and later by Desert Vipers for the International League T20. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board did not allow players to take part in that league.

Earlier, Azam was selected for the 2021 T20 World Cup squad but was replaced by Sarfaraz Ahmed at the last moment. He was told it was due to “certain performance criteria,” though he did not explain further. He was not even considered for the 2022 tournament.

Last year, former cricketer Aqib Javed told ARY News that Azam should either “quit cricket or transform himself into a cricketer.” This comment clearly showed what some people think a cricketer should look like.

But Azam had a strong reply. He said, “It's not about being overweight. It's about performance. If a guy is scoring 400 runs and he is super-fit, and another guy is scoring 800 runs but not super-fit, I will choose the one who scored 800 runs. That’s my point of view.”

The anticipation is brewing as the tenth installment of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 10) approaches, as fans prepare themselves for another dramatic season of high-octane cricket. Having completed the PSL 2025 Draft, team lineups have been completed and everyone looks towards Islamabad United (IU), the most decorated franchise in the history of PSL and reigning champions.

Islamabad United have long been synonymous with shrewd squad management, combining international match-winners with the best Pakistani talent. Their strategy has worked time and again, with two PSL titles already to their name and a third added in the last season. With PSL 10 just around the corner, United are once again loaded with firepower in all departments.

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This article features the Islamabad United complete roster for PSL 2025. Whether you are a long-time fan or have recently been introduced to the team, below is an overview of the players who will be donning the Red Storm colors in their bid to defend the title. 

Islamabad United Squad 2025

The following is a list of all the confirmed players picked in the PSL 2025 Draft. United has held on to some of its biggest match-winners while supplementing with fresh faces to uphold its championship advantage. With explosive hitters to death-over specialists, this team will be a winner.

There are six categories of players in PSL:

• Platinum 
• Diamond
• Gold
• Silver
• Emerging
• Supplementary

Islamabad United enter PSL 10 with a well-rounded and star-laden squad. Captain Shadab Khan continues leading his team with enthusiasm and good tactical awareness, along with the contributions of players that helped in their various championship drives. The addition of overseas talent, including Alex Hales, Tom Curran, and Reece Topley, makes them even more likely to make a deep run in the tournament.

Islamabad United: Key Players to watch out for

These are the highlight players who are expected to hold key positions in Islamabad United's tour:

• Shadab Khan
• Naseem Shah
• Jason Holder
• Matthew Short
• Imad Wasim
• Azam Khan
• Rassie van der Dussen
• Colin Munro

Islamabad United have never been known to compromise their style of playing dashing cricket and grooming future legends. Having won the trophy in PSL 1, 3, and now PSL 9, they're confident of adding a fourth trophy in 2025. With their strong team and winning vibes surrounding them, they're strong favorites to conquer PSL 10.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to completely waive the 50% match fee fine imposed on Azam Khan for displaying the Palestine flag on his bat during the ongoing National T20 Championships. The son of former Pakistan captain Moin Khan had been fined by the PCB match referee two days prior for refusing to remove the Palestine flag sticker from his bat.

This action was deemed a violation of Article 2.4 of the PCB Code of Conduct for Players and Players Support Personnel, specifically for repeated failure to comply with the instruction or directive of an umpire during a match.

While the PCB did not provide a specific reason for waiving the fine, nor did it clarify whether Azam would remove the sticker for the remaining matches of the tournament, a brief release from the board stated, “Azam Khan’s 50% fine imposed by match officials has been reviewed and waived off by the Pakistan Cricket Board.”

The PCB in a statement today said: “Azam Khan’s 50pc fine imposed by match officials has been reviewed and waived off by the PCB.”

Read more: PCB lifts fine on Azam Khan over display of Palestinian flag on bathttps://t.co/CxMmjlVJZt

— Dawn.com (@dawn_com) November 28, 2023

The incident occurred during the National T20 Cup 2023-24 match between Karachi Whites, Azam’s team, and Lahore Blues at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. The decision to fine Azam led to a social media outcry, with cricket fans and the public criticizing the PCB for the imposed penalty, especially considering that the match was televised live.

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According to ICC rules, players and team officials are prohibited from displaying personal messages on their equipment without prior approval from both the player or team official’s cricket association and the PCB Cricket Operations Department.

Azam Khan, recognized for his T20 big-hitting prowess, has not played for the national team since 2021 but remains a prominent figure in Pakistan cricket. This incident brings attention to the broader issue of personal expressions on the field, as witnessed during the recent ODI World Cup when Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan tweeted in support of Palestine without facing any ICC fine, as it was deemed a personal opinion.

Karachi Whites’ middle-order batsman, Azam Khan, has been fined 50% of his match fees in the National T20 tournament for violating clothing and equipment regulations. The breach occurred during a game against Lahore Blues in Karachi when Azam displayed Palestine’s flag on his bat. Match referee Mohammad Javed imposed the fine, citing a violation of the ICC Code of Conduct, as displaying unapproved logos is prohibited.

Despite being warned earlier by the referee about the potential breach, Azam, who scored 35 runs in the match, continued to display the unapproved logo in two previous National T20 Cup games without facing consequences until the recent match against Lahore Blues. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is a signatory to the ICC code, and Azam had previously informed the referee that all his bats featured the same stickers.

ICC Regulation on Clothing and Equipment

The International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations strictly prohibit players from displaying messages supporting political, religious, or racial causes on their clothing and equipment. Azam Khan’s act of showcasing Palestine’s flag on his bat directly contravened these regulations, leading to the imposed fine.

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This incident mirrors a controversy in October, where Pakistan’s cricket team expressed solidarity with Palestine during the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. The team’s display of support and prayers for Palestinians led to questions about whether such expressions were allowed in the tournament.

The PCB defended the players, claiming it was a personal decision. However, Azam Khan’s recent fine highlights the strict enforcement of regulations regarding political symbols on cricket equipment.