Mohammad Wasim rates Fatima Sana ahead of Babar Azam in popularity

Former Pakistan chief selector and ex-women's head coach Mohammad Wasim has stated that Pakistan women's captain Fatima Sana is currently ahead of Babar Azam in popularity. Speaking on his YouTube channel on September 24, 2026, Wasim described the 24-year-old all-rounder as the country's leading cricket superstar due to her consistent performances with both bat and ball.

Wasim emphasized that Sana regularly earns praise from international media regardless of match outcomes. He also highlighted her upcoming participation in The Hundred as a key factor expanding her global profile, noting his firsthand perspective having coached the national side until November 2025.