New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- Babar Azam added another feather on his hat after the Pakistan Test captain entered the elite 16000-club during the first ODI of the tri-series against Sri Lanka o Sunday in Rawalpindi. Entering the game on 15993 runs, Babar needed seven more runs to complete 16000 runs in international cricket - fifth Pakistan to achieve the feat.

Having made his international debut in 2015 for Pakistan, Babar walked out to bat in the fourth over of the day after Saim Ayub was dismissed by Dilshan Madushanka. The former all-format skipper needed only six deliveries to reach the milestone, with a three off Asitha Fernando.

Before Babar, four Pakistan batters have scored 16000 international runs - Inzamam-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Mohamm...