5 Pakistan Players Who Can Play In The IPL

Pakistan players have not played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the opening edition in 2008. But the blessed PSL and unique talent, several players have been popular and successful in other T20 leagues.

The wicket-keeper batter, Kamran Akmal, the left-arm pacer, Sohail Tanvir, the two all-rounders, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, and others were part of various franchises in the league.

Since then, due to the poor relationship between the two countries, the BCCI banned Pakistan’s players from participating in the IPL.

Here is the list of 5 players from Pakistan who can play in the IPL.

1. Mohammad Amir

The veteran left-arm pacer has a huge experience of playing in various leagues of the game. His smart ability to read a batter and fox him with different variations and planning always makes him a dangerous bowler.

Being a left-arm quick, it’s an added advantage for the franchise, and Amir also has the pace to swing the new ball in different situations.

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Amir can be successful in IPL teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru or the Kolkata Knight Riders, where the ground has inspired the pacers. In 315 innings, the 33-year-old has collected 371 wickets at an economy rate of 7.25.

2. Babar Azam

In a short span of his career, Babar has grabbed so much success with the bat with over 11000 runs in 300+ innings. The right-handed batter has smacked 11220 runs in 307 innings at an average of 42.98 and a strike rate of 128.99, thanks to 11 centuries and 92 half-centuries at the best score of 122 runs.

Babar could be a good player against the spinners, and that could lead him to be part of Chennai Super Kings and the Lucknow Super Giants, where the ball tends to spin and come a bit slow towards the pacer.

3. Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan is a premier all-rounder of the Pakistan side and could be a vital member of the IPL for various IPL franchises. A wrist spinner can win matches on his own. He is a difficult bowler to handle with various variations in any situation.

Shadab’s skills match Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, who is equally hard to get away from. In 326 T20s, the all-rounder 3263 runs at an average of 18.33 and a strike rate of 134.94, shouldering on 12 fifties and picked up 336 wickets in 298 innings at an average of 24 and an economy rate of 7.55.

4. Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batter, Mohammad Rizwan, will be a vital member of the league for any franchise. Being an opening batter, he always gets the best platform to score runs, besides carrying leadership skills, which is a bonus.

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Rizwan, the 32-year-old, has notched up 8417 runs in 254 innings of the shortest format at an average of 43.16 and a strike rate of 125.83, thanks to three centuries and 69 half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 110 runs. He will also be a popular name in the IPL.

5. Saim Ayub

The left-handed batter has grabbed 2416 runs in 95 T20 innings at an average of 26.54 and a strike rate of 141.78, thanks to 15 half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 98 runs. Ayub will be incredibly essential for any IPL side inside the powerplay.

Of late, he has nailed some great knocks, which have attracted fans around the globe. He will also gain huge experience in high-class cricket in the IPL, rubbing shoulders with many experienced players.