Following a troublesome begin in opposition to Jaffna Kings within the match marketing campaign, Babar Azam proved his value within the subsequent recreation in opposition to B-Love Kandy, smashing a match-winning fifty for Colombo Strikers.

Other than his fifty, the thrill round him intensified attributable to his selection of sporting a jersey with none sponsor or betting brand, which grew to become the speak of the city.

Notably, the sponsorship for Colombo’s Jersey and Helmet comes from Indian firms like Kheloyar and 1xBook, famend betting companies extensively related to branding in a number of T20 leagues internationally.

In the meantime, the Pakistan captain takes a robust stand in opposition to betting promotion, contemplating it in opposition to the rules of his faith. He additionally enforces a “no betting clause” in each contract he indicators.

Colombo Strikers, with one win and as many defeats from two matches, are at present sitting on the third spot of the factors desk.