--- title: "Babar Azam and other Test players join domestic teams ahead of third round of President’s Trophy Grade-I" description: "Most outlets highlighted the inclusion of high-profile players such as Babar Azam, Saud, Naseem, and Razaullah in their respective departmental teams for the upcoming third round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I. While all mentioned the start date and locations of the fixtures, some also noted the involvement of Pakistan Under-19 players. Framing varied slightly, with some outlets emphasizing Azam’s personal return to domestic cricket and others focusing more broadly on the presence of multiple Test players across teams." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10261-test-players-bolster-president-s-trophy-squads-ahead site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Babar Azam and other Test players join domestic teams ahead of third round of President’s Trophy Grade-I sports · updated 24 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM PKT · 23–24 Sep 2026 · 6 articles from 5 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 5 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets highlighted the participation of high-profile players like Babar Azam, Saud, and Razaullah in the third round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I cricket tournament. While the Nation and ARY News (English) specifically noted Babar Azam’s return to the OGDCL team, 24 News HD and APP focused more generally on the inclusion of several Test and Under-19 players across teams. Dawn provided the broadest mention, listing both Test players and younger talent. All outlets reported the tournament’s start date and locations. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 24 Sep 2026 — Babar Azam, Razaullah join OGDCL in domestic grade-I tournament (1 outlet) - **The Nation** — [Babar Azam, Razaullah join OGDCL in domestic grade-I tournament](https://www.nation.com.pk/24-Sep-2026/babar-azam-razaullah-join-ogdcl-domestic-grade-i-tournament) · 24 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM PKT > The third round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I will begin on Thursday, 24 September, in Islamabad, Abbottabad and Peshawar. ### 23 Sep 2026 — Babar Azam and other Test players join domestic teams ahead of third round of President’s Trophy Grade-I (5 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted the inclusion of high-profile players such as Babar Azam, Saud, Naseem, and Razaullah in their respective departmental teams for the upcoming third round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I. While all mentioned the start date and locations of the fixtures, some also noted the involvement of Pakistan Under-19 players. Framing varied slightly, with some outlets emphasizing Azam’s personal return to domestic cricket and others focusing more broadly on the presence of multiple Test players across teams. - **The Nation** — [Babar Azam joins OGDCL for President’s Trophy third round](https://www.nation.com.pk/24-Sep-2026/babar-azam-joins-ogdcl-president-s-trophy-third-round) · 24 Sep 2026, 4:06 AM PKT > LAHORE - Pakistan Test captain and star batter Babar Azam has joined Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) ahead of the third round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I, marking his return to domestic first-class cricket after almost seven years. - **ARY News (English)** — [Babar Azam enhances OGDCL team for President Troph Grade-I 3rd round](https://arynews.tv/babar-azam-enhances-ogdcl-team-for-president-troph-grade-i-3rd-round) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:22 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has become part of the OGDCL cricket team as they gear up for their third-round match in the ongoing President's Trophy Grade-I domestic tournament. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Babar Azam, Razaullah join OGDCL in domestic grade-I tournament](https://www.app.com.pk/sports/babar-azam-razaullah-join-ogdcl-in-domestic-grade-i-tournament/) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:15 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE, Sep 24 (APP):The third round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I will begin from Thursday, 24 September in Islamabad, Abbottabad and Peshawar. A number of Test cricketers and Pakistan U19 players have joined their respective departmental teams adding more excitement and competitive edge to the first-class tournament. Babar Azam and Razaullah have joined Oil and... - **Dawn** — [Test players bolster President’s Trophy squads ahead of third round](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032134/test-players-bolster-presidents-trophy-squads-ahead-of-third-round) · 23 Sep 2026, 11:11 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > The third round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I will begin on Thursday with several Test cricketers and Pakistan Under-19 players joining their departmental sides for fixtures in Islamabad, Abbottabad and Peshawar. Babar Azam and Razaullah have joined Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) ahead of their match against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium. My... - **24 News HD** — [Babar, Saud, Naseem, Razaullah and others join Departmental Grade-I teams before third round](https://www.24newshd.tv/23-Sep-2026/babar-saud-naseem-razaullah-others-join-departmental-grade-i-teams-third-round) · 23 Sep 2026, 9:07 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > The third round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I will begin on Thursday, 24 September, in Islamabad, Abbottabad and Peshawar. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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