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Why Babar Azam's Father Told Him To Reject GT20 Canada's 'Tempting' Offer?

image-lkthc2u7Babar Azam is playing for Colombo Strikers in LPL 2023 (Image - Twitter).

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) and Global T20 Canada both made offers to Babar Azam, who is unquestionably Pakistan's greatest batter of the past ten years. However, the 28-year-old made the decision to participate in the LPL rather than the Global T20, and Babar's father, Azam Siddique, advised him to do so.

Babar's father emphasized that playing in Canada, from where his son received a "tempting" offer, might be a simple decision. However, it would be better for his preparations if he chose to play in the LPL given that Pakistan will play a few matches of the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka soon.

He recently shared on Instagram the conversation they had before his son made the decision to travel to Sri Lanka. Despite the hot and humid weather, the senior Azam emphasized that playing in Sri Lankan conditions would improve his son's performance in the Asia Cup. This decision was made entirely in light of Pakistan's Asia Cup campaign.


Here's what Babar Azam's father posted on Instagram

Additionally, Babar's father added that every single Pakistani player gets ready "to do everything in the country." 

"Salaam [Hello] Pakistan, Babar told me during the Sri Lanka Test series that he would be receiving the same amount of money for the Global T20 Canada league, which is for 10 [16] days, and the Colombo League [Lanka Premier League], which is for 25 days. The weather in Canada would also be very good, while it is intensely hot in Sri Lanka. I suggested playing the Sri Lanka League, also mentioning that the Asia Cup would also be held in the country. Pakistan could also play Afghanistan in Sri Lanka as well, and the experience of handling difficult wickets will also help in the World Cup"


"Those ten days of playing in the best weather and then ten days of rest at home are tempting, but he was prepared to do everything for the country. During a match recently in Sri Lanka, he had to sit and rest twice and he could not breathe properly in the heat. All I want to say is that no matter what we do, it should be for Pakistan. Long live Pakistan!"

Babar's performance in the LPL on his debut was disappointing; he only managed to score seven runs off eight deliveries. However, the Pakistan captain showcased his prowess in the very next fixture, scoring a match-winning fifty against Kandy Falcons. 

The Asia Cup will start on August 30 with Pakistan playing Nepal in the opening match in Multan.