In a significant move ahead of the ninth season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the Rangpur Riders have secured the talents of Pakistan’s cricket sensation, Babar Azam. The renowned batter, often ranked among the world’s best, has inked a direct contract with the former BPL champions.

Despite receiving an enticing offer from the UAE’s ILT20 league, Babar Azam made the decision to don the Rangpur jersey in the upcoming BPL season. This choice initially sparked speculation about which BPL team he would join.

The suspense surrounding Babar Azam’s team selection was lifted after the conclusion of the Bangladesh-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup. It was officially confirmed that Babar would be a part of the Rangpur Riders. Interestingly, Rangpur kept this announcement low-key, adding an element of mystery to Babar’s inclusion in the team.

Accompanying the post was an image titled ‘Guess the rider,’ featuring hints such as ‘he made his ODI debut in 2015,’ ‘He’s the first player to score more than 5000 runs in his first 100 ODI innings,’ and ‘He’s the captain of currently ranked world’s no. 1 ODI team.’ These clues swiftly pointed to one name: ‘Babar Azam,’ and fans were quick to guess correctly.