Fact Check: Did Babar Azam go unsold in the LPL 2024 auction? Here is the truth

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  • The auction of the 5th edition of Lanka Premier League was held on May 21.

  • Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam was unsold in the auction as per the social media rumours.

Fact Check: Did Babar Azam go unsold in the LPL 2024 auction? Here is the truth
Babar Azam in LPL (PC-Twitter)

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Following the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, franchise cricket has proliferated globally, prompting numerous cricketing bodies to establish their own leagues.

On Tuesday (May 21) in Colombo, the player auction for the upcoming fifth season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) unfolded. Scheduled to kick off on July 4, the event has already generated witnessed excitement among the fans. Notably, emerging Sri Lankan talent Matheesha Pathirana emerged as a standout, clinching a league-record contract of $120,000 to represent Colombo Strikers.

Babar Azam go unsold in the Lanka Premier League?

Numerous notable international players failed to attract bids during the auction, including Lungi Ngidi, Martin Guptill, and Mujeeb-ur-Rehman. Pakistani talents, on the other hand, remained sought after, with Azam Khan, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Mohammed Hasnain securing deals with various franchises.

Yet, the absence of star player Babar Azam drew attention. Speculation circulated on social media suggesting that the Pakistan T20I captain had been overlooked in the auction.

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Here is the truth

Following the widespread circulation of news across various social media platforms, it was later disclosed through a prominent media source from Pakistan that Babar had not enrolled himself for the LPL auction and the rumours circulating were wrong.

Last year, Babar has played in the LPL for the Colombo Strikers, scoring 261 runs in 8 matches with an average of 32 and a strike rate of 133, including a sensational century. The Pakistan skipper further boasted a commendable run in T20Is, having featured in 117 matches, accumulating 3955 runs at an average of 41 and a strike rate of 130, that included 36 half centuries and three tons that further solidified status as one of the premier batter in the shortest format.

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