Babar Azam Set to Make ILT20 Debut

Babar Azam is due to create his International League T20 (ILT20) debut after Desert Vipers signed him for $80, 000 at the players' auction for the fifth edition of the tournament.

Key points

• The fifth edition of the ILT20 will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 22 to December 20.
• Desert Vipers additionally signed Fakhar Zaman and Naseem Shah for $80, 000 each from the same top bracket.
• The Pakistan batter was part of the Global Cricket Icons category, the highest auction bracket with a base cost of $80, 000.
• Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq initially went unsold after failing to attract a bid at his $80, 000 base cost.
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Notably, the Pakistan batter was part of the Global Cricket Icons category, the highest auction bracket with a base cost of $80, 000. Desert Vipers secured his services without facing a competing bid. Pakistan's ODI Tri-Series With Zimbabwe and Ireland Probable to Be Scrapped.

Babar Azam has represented Pakistan in 143 T20Is and brings considerable franchise cricket experience, having previously featured in the Major Bash League (BBL), T20 Blast, Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Lanka Premier League (LPL).

Notably, the 31-year-old has played 359 T20 matches, scoring 12, 493 runs at an average of 42.78 and a strike rate of 129.04, including 13 centuries and 101 fifties.

Both players have represented the franchise before. While Fakhar has appeared in 21, naseem has played eight matches for the Vipers. England Name Squad for ODI Tri-Series Against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Meanwhile, Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq initially went unsold after failing to attract a bid at his $80, 000 base cost.

For context, the 28-year-old mystery spinner could still be picked during the accelerated round of the auction.

Notably, the fifth edition of the ILT20 will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 22 to December 20. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around babar Azam Set to Make ILT20 Debut point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.