Babar Azam in IPL: Three Teams Who Would Have Loved To Have Pakistan Captain

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Babar Azam playing in the IPL is an exciting prospect. It will tickle the bones of many, especially on the other side of the border in Pakistan. The Pakistan captain is one of the best batters going around in the world, and the IPL franchises would surely have broken their banks on him.

Pakistan players were part of the inaugural IPL season in 2008, but they were disowned by the franchises after the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008. No Pakistan player has been given a chance to play in the cash-rich league ever since.

The relation between the countries continue to be strained, and chances of Pakistan players featuring in the IPL remains a distant dream. However, MyKhel.com has shortlisted three teams which could have suited Babar Azam in the IPL.

Top 3 Teams For Babar Azam In IPL

Punjab Kings: Punjabi is the language which Babar Azam speaks. Born in Lahore in Pakistan's Punjab province, the culture also is not new to the 29-year-old right-hand batter. With ageing Shikhar Dhawan at the helm, Babar Azam could also have led Punjab Kings, who are yet to win the IPL trophy.

RCB: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have always been a star-studded side. It won't have been a surprise to see Babar Azam playing for the Bengaluru-based franchise. The already famous RCB, would have got an even bigger fanbase with both Virat Kohli and Babar Azam playing for the same franchise.

SRH: Pakistan cricket team was stationed in Hyderabad before the start of the World Cup 2023. They got immense love from the cricket lovers in the city. The fans even came to watch the star batter even in the practice sessions.

Moreover, SRH have believed regularly in appointing foreign captains, and Babar Azam would have been a great choice. There is a good population of Muslim community in Hyderabad, and the right-hand batter would have enjoyed that as well.