Babar Azam, the esteemed captain of Pakistan’s cricket team, is set to makea significant move in his career as he joins the Rangpur Riders squad forthe forthcoming ninth season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Renowned globally for his batting prowess, Babar Azam has inked a directcontract with the former champions of the BPL. This decision raisedintrigue among cricket enthusiasts as Babar had received an alluring offerfrom the UAE’s ILT20, adding an element of uncertainty regarding his BPLdestination.
The suspense surrounding Babar Azam’s BPL team finally ended after theconclusion of the Bangladesh-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup. It wasofficially confirmed that he would be wearing the Rangpur jersey. What madethis revelation even more intriguing was Rangpur Riders’ deliberatedecision to keep the announcement low-key, creating a sense of mysteryaround Babar’s inclusion in the team.
Rangpur Riders themselves stoked the excitement by posting on Facebook,teasing their fans with hints about their new signing.
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The post included an image titled ‘Guess the rider,’ with clues like hisODI debut year in 2015, being the first player to score over 5000 runs inhis initial 100 ODI innings, and currently leading the world’s top-rankedODI team. All these hints collectively pointed to the inclusion of BabarAzam, and fans quickly decoded the riddle.
In addition to securing the services of Babar Azam, Rangpur Riders havebolstered their lineup with Pakistan pacer Ihsanullah and Bangladesh’sShakib Al Hasan. This strategic move aims to strengthen their squad for theupcoming BPL season. Moreover, the team has retained key players like NurulHasan Sohan, Mahedi Hasan, and Hasan Mahmud, solidifying their position asformidable contenders in the tournament