Pakistan captain Babar Azam is loved in his country as a wonderful player as well as a leader. Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam often remains in the headlines. While Pakistani fans are seen praising him, he is also trolled fiercely by Indian fans. In this episode, Babar Azam has once again come under the target of critics. Recently, Azam again did something that increased his respect in the eyes of his fans, but the Indian fans reminded the Pakistani captain of his reality. The reason for this ongoing war on social media is the Lanka Premier League. In fact, Babar Azam, who became a part of the Lanka Premier League 2023, has refused to wear the jersey with the logo of Indian betting company 1xbook. Because of this Indian fans are enjoying him a lot.
Babar Azam took such a decision to not betting’s company logo on the jersey
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 began with a clash between Jaffna Kings and Colombo Strikers. Both the teams faced each other on 30 July at the R Premadas Cricket Stadium. Jaffna Kings started their campaign with a resounding 21-run win. Meanwhile, Babar Azam appeared in the limelight with his jersey. Babar Azam is representing the Colombo Strikers in the tournament. Who has tied up with Indian betting brand company Khelo Yaar and 1XBook?
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But when Babar Azam came on the field to play, he did not have this logo on his jersey and helmet.
Actually, the Pakistani captain has refused to wear the jersey with the logo of Indian batting company 1xbook, citing the religion of Islam. They say it is against the principles of Islam. However, his decision did not go down well with the Indian fans and they trolled Babar Azam a lot. Babar scored only 7 runs in 8 balls in this match and got out.
Babar is not in favour of betting
If reports are to be believed then Babar Azam is not a supporter of betting. Betting is illegal in Pakistan and Babar Azam does not want to promote it. He considers it un-Islamic. For this reason, he was not ready to have the logo of the Indian betting company on his jersey. He had already told the franchise about this.
Fans called it hypocrisy
When this news spread on social media, the fans called it the duplicity of Babar Azam. Actually, both Pakistan Super League and PCB have made betting companies their partner. Fans say that Babar is not promoting betting in Lanka Premier League, but his country and board pay him a salary by earning from this.
Babar Azam may have to pay a fine
The captain of the Pakistan team has refused to wear the jersey promoting 1XBook, citing Islam. For which they may also have to pay a heavy fine. Because such companies have an agreement with the franchisees. That every one of their players will wear this sponsor’s jersey as well.
But if this is not done, the same amount is also deducted from the match fees of the players. The biggest example of this is Hashim Amla. Who had refused to promote any kind of intoxicants? For this, he had to pay some percentage of his fees as a fine. In such a situation, Babar Azam can also get this punishment.
Babar Azam got trolled on social media
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