Pak Players In IPL 2023: Did you know that these three players who are playing in the 16th season of IPL are from Pakistan..? Here are the details.. | List of the Pakistan origin players who will play in IPL 2023
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Pak Players In IPL 2023: Did you know that these three players who are playing in the 16th season of IPL are from Pakistan..? Here are the details.. | List of the Pakistan origin players who will play in IPL 2023
Shivalila Gopi Tulva |
Updated on: Dec 27, 2022 | 10:19 PM
Pakistani players were banned from the IPL after the 2008 Pakistan-inspired terror attacks against India. Since then Pakistani players are not getting a chance in IPL. But now let’s know about three foreign players who have Pakistani roots and are going to play in IPL season 16.
Dec 27, 2022 | 10:19 PM
All set for the 16th season of IPL. A total of 87 players were selected through a mini-auction held at the Kochi venue on December 23. What is special is that through this auction, two cricketers of Pakistani origin also got a chance in IPL. But he is not a member of Pakistan national team.
Although Pakistani players do not get permission from the BCCI in the IPL tournament held every year, players who play for other countries with Pakistani roots have that opportunity. They have appeared in IPL in the past too. This time too three players with Pakistani roots are in the IPL.
Moeen Ali: England all rounder Moeen Ali’s ancestry is from Pakistan. But Ali started his cricket career for England. Moeen Ali, who previously appeared for RCB, is now in the CSK team.
Sikandar Raja: Sikandar Raja who represents Zimbabwe team is of Pakistani origin. Raja was born in Sialkot, Pakistan. Sikander, who started practicing in Pakistan as a child, is privileged to start his career for Zimbabwe. Sikandar Raja, who appeared in the IPL auction this time, was bought by the Punjab Kings franchise for Rs.50 lakh.
Adil Rashid: England spinner Adil Rashid’s ancestors are also from Pakistan. Adil, who is now recognized as the leading spinner in the England team, was bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise for Rs 2 crore.
