Babar Azam sings Rs. 70 million historic deal with CA Sports
Mahtab Bashir
mahtabbashir@gmail.com
0333 53 63 248
ISLAMABAD
As Babar Azam, the Pakistan cricket sensation, bids farewell to English brand Gray Nicolls after a five-year partnership to embrace Sialkot’s local gem, CA, his bat faced a tough test against the West Indies in Multan, yielding only 8 and 5 runs. Yet, those stats hardly dim the brilliance of this gifted player, nor do they diminish the potential this transition holds for him.
Babar Azam, the dynamic 30-year-old batter, has bid farewell to his long-standing partnership with the English brand Gray Nicholls as of December 30, 2024. Embracing a new chapter, he has now signed on with CA Sports, a prominent cricket equipment manufacturer rooted in Pakistan.
Sources suggest that the former captain's pact with CA Sports is not only lucrative but also brimming with performance incentives. He is set to receive an impressive 70 million Pakistan rupees annually as a bat sponsorship fee, a record-breaking sum for any Pakistani batsman—rivaling the contracts of global cricket icons like Virat Kohli and Joe Root. Also, for every fifty and century he scores, Babar will earn further bonuses, adding an exciting edge to his on-field exploits.
Mahtab Bashir
mahtabbashir@gmail.com
0333 53 63 248
ISLAMABAD
As Babar Azam, the Pakistan cricket sensation, bids farewell to English brand Gray Nicolls after a five-year partnership to embrace Sialkot’s local gem, CA, his bat faced a tough test against the West Indies in Multan, yielding only 8 and 5 runs. Yet, those stats hardly dim the brilliance of this gifted player, nor do they diminish the potential this transition holds for him.
Sources suggest that the former captain's pact with CA Sports is not only lucrative but also brimming with performance incentives. He is set to receive an impressive 70 million Pakistan rupees annually as a bat sponsorship fee, a record-breaking sum for any Pakistani batsman—rivaling the contracts of global cricket icons like Virat Kohli and Joe Root. Also, for every fifty and century he scores, Babar will earn further bonuses, adding an exciting edge to his on-field exploits.
In a swift celebration of their new collaboration, CA Sports introduced Babar with enthusiasm, launching a dedicated webpage for the “BA 56 King’s Edition” bat, now available for eager fans.
About CA Sports
Established in 1958 and headquartered in Sialkot, Punjab, CA Sports specializes in manufacturing high-quality cricket equipment and apparel. CA refers to the first initials of its founder's name, Charaghdin Abdul Rasheed. CA extensive product range includes everything from bats and protective gear to athletic footwear. As the official kit supplier for the Pakistan national cricket team, CA has a rich legacy of innovation, having pioneered the curve-shaped bat in 1979. CA Sports has had sponsorship deals with many international cricketers, including former Pakistani captain Babar Azam and Eion Morgan, Jason Roy, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Tamim Iqbal, Fakhar Zaman, and many other cricketers. Brand Ambassadors of CA Sports are Tamim Iqbal from Bangladesh, Tillakaratne Dilshan from Sri Lanka, Shoaib Malik from Pakistan, Chris Gayle from West Indies. CA has sponsored many national & international players like Inzamam ul Haq, Javed Miandad, Saeed Anwar, Moin Khan, Saleem Malik, Ijaz Ahmed, Umer Akmal, Haris Sohail, Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Brian Lara, Carl Hooper, Michael Bevan, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene, Marvan Atapattu, Jacob Oram, Shakib Al Hasan, and Shoaib Malik. CA is the official supplier to the Pakistan Cricket Board and sponsors the national cricket team.
About Gray Nicholls
Founded in 1855 through the merger of Grays and Nicolls, Gray Nicholls is a historic English cricket brand known for its premium equipment. Renowned for outfitting numerous England captains throughout the 1990s and 2000s, it remains a favorite among cricketers worldwide, including notable players like Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Sir Andrew Strauss and Sir Alastair Cook all used Gray-Nicolls throughout their tenures in charge. Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Yousuf, Shan Masood, Usama Mir, Saud Shakeel, Kushal Bhurtel, Karun Nair, Manish Pandey, Priyank Panchal, Shreyas Gopal, Sunil Gavaskar, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Kyle Verreynne, Brendan Taylor, Aaron Finch, David Warner, Annabel Sutherland, Ashton Turner, Ben Cutting, Ben McDermott, Beth Mooney, Cameron Green, Jess Jonassen, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Tahlia McGrath, Travis Head, Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook, Chris Woakes, Harry Brook, James Anderson, Sam Billings, Ben Foakes, Maia Bouchier, Mike Atherton, Ollie Pope, Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Zak Crawley, Bas de Leede, Amelia Kerr, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Kane Williamson, Babar Azam have also chosen Gray-Nicolls products at some point in their careers.
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