LPL 2023: Babar Azam refuses to sport betting firm's logo on jersey
Cricket
He will captain the Colombo Strikers in fourth edition of the tournament from July 30 to Aug 22
KARACHI (Web Desk) – Pakistan’s star cricketer Babar Azam has categorically refused to sport the logo of betting companies on his jersey during the Lanka Premier League 2023.
The LPL’s fourth edition will be played from July 30 to August 22. The Colombo Strikers has roped in Babar Azam who will also lead the team in the tournament.
The Strikers have signed an agreement with a betting company, but the Pakistan star, who has recently completed Hajj pilgrimage, has refused to wear the logo of the firm as the betting is prohibited in Islam.
Reports said the condition had also been made part of agreement, adding that the franchise had also honoured the decision of Babar Azam.
Mr Azam and his opening partner Mohammad Rizwan have returned to Pakistan after performing Hajj. Both will join the training camp in Karachi before the national squad leaves for Sri Lankan for two-match Test series.
