Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise Colombo Strikers have roped in Pakistan captain Babar Azam for the upcoming season of Sri Lankan League cricket.
Ahead of the auction on June 11, the standout batsman has been appointed under direct signing for the tournament. The fourth edition of the LPL will be played from July 31 to August 22 at three venues, possibly Hambantota, Colombo and Kandy.
In-form Babar Azam, one of Pakistan’s most successful captains, will lead the national team until the 2023 World Cup in India in October.
Although the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to make an official announcement, informed sources have learned that the board’s think tank, which includes Chairman Management Committee Najam Sethi, Chief Selector Haroon Rashid and Director of Coaching Mickey Arthur Unanimously decided. Trust Babar as team captain till 2023 World Cup. Apart from leading the team in the World Cup, he will be seen captaining the team in all the series and events leading up to the mega event.
These include a two-Test series against Sri Lanka, a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan and the Asia Cup hosted by Pakistan in September.
“After a series of meetings over the past few weeks, including online meetings and a meeting in mid-April when Arthur was here, the troika agreed to continue captaining the team with Babar until the World Cup. It is believed that since there was no potential candidate who could come close to his abilities as a cricketer and captain, the best and most sensible way is to appoint Babar as the captain till the ODI World Cup 2023. To be maintained as “. Sources confirmed. Khabar.
Apart from this, Babar is also unbeaten on the batting charts in the format, leading the team to the world No. 1 position in ODIs (for a few days only).
His ability to handle the team in difficult situations and his personal contribution that makes him a leader who can lead the team from the front makes him one of the best not only in Pakistan but worldwide. The decision to retain him as captain until the World Cup was unanimous as during all three meetings it was believed that Babar stood at the top of the list of captaincy contenders for the extravaganza.
