Those who are playing IPL as Pakistanis

Mainul Islam

April 3, 2023

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Mainul Islam

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Those who are playing IPL as Pakistanis

Despite being a Pakistani, he is still playing the IPL. Again, the franchises are busy with them. You may be surprised to hear this. But this is the truth. Pakistani by birth but changed citizenship and now plays in the Indian Premier League. Of course, Indians have no problem with them. After 2008, the Board of Control for Cricket in India banned Pakistani cricketers from the Indian Premier League due to political animosity.

However, several Pakistanis are still playing in the IPL. You may be surprised to hear this. But it is also true. The whole world is waiting to see the duel between the two eternal rivals. But due to political animosity, the cricketing world is deprived of the most interesting Maharan. The animosity has escalated to such an extent that Pakistani cricketers have been banned from the Indian Premier League. Although in the beginning cricketers from all countries of the world got the opportunity to play in IPL. Not only the cricketers but also the Pakistani coaching staff have been seen in the IPL. That way has been closed since 2008. However, several Pakistani cricketers are playing in the IPL. Franchisees are very busy with one person. All-rounder Moeen Ali. Although born in Birmingham, his ancestors were from Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. Although Moeen grew up in England, the cricketer is well-versed in Urdu and Punjabi. England is getting a chance to play in the IPL due to playing in the national team.

However, the performance of this all-rounder in IPL is eye-catching. So far played 45 matches for RCB, Chennai Kings. Where 933 runs came from his bat. Batting at an average of 23.23 with a strike rate of 143, this batsman’s best innings is 93 runs.Equally good with the ball. He took 24 wickets in 45 matches. The economy is also impressive. Only 6.79. Another cricketer is Adil Rashid. He was born in Yorkshire. But his ancestors also hailed from Kashmir like Moeen Ali. They left Pakistan and migrated to England in 1967. As a result, he got a chance to play in the IPL due to playing in the England cricket team. But his career is not very long in IPL. Played only two matches. King of Sikandar was Born in Sialkot, Pakistan. Grow up there too. Later, however, he changed his citizenship. Go to Zimbabwe. Playing for Zimbabwe. On that occasion, he got a chance in IPL for the first time. Playing for Punjab Kings.

Last Updated: Apr 3, 2023