Babar Azam prefers Big Bash League over IPL

By Ivy Sarkar 16/03/23

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Babar is yet to feature in the Big Bash League

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Whereas no Pakistani cricketer has taken part in the IPL after the first season of the tournament, due to political tensions between India and Pakistan

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Former India cricketer, Aakash Chopra termed Pakistan Super League as the 'second best league' in the world after the IPL

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He believes that Big Bash League is lagging behind.

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Babar Azam prefers Big Bash League over IPL

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The conditions over there in Australia are different. The pitches over there are really fast and you get to learn a lot.

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Whereas in IPL, you get the same Asian conditions

Babar is yet to feature in the Big Bash League

Whereas no Pakistani cricketer has taken part in the IPL after the first season of the tournament, due to political tensions between India and Pakistan

Former India cricketer, Aakash Chopra termed Pakistan Super League as the 'second best league' in the world after the IPL

He believes that Big Bash League is lagging behind.

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