Pakistan's cricket team captains, Babar Azam and Bisma Maroof, have been awarded prestigious civil awards by the Pakistani government. Babar Azam received the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the third-highest civilian honour in Pakistan, making him the youngest recipient of the award. This honour puts him in the ranks of several legendary cricketers, such as Javed Miandad and Younis Khan. Babar expressed his gratitude and dedicated the award to his parents, fans, and the people of Pakistan. His achievement was celebrated by fellow cricketers, including Kamran Akmal, Ajmal, and Mohammad Haris.