Highest tier offered by franchises of the BBL is Aus $ 4,30,000 (plus 20,000 bonuses etc.).
One of the top franchises (name withheld due to commercial & ethical reasons) made an offer to Babar Azam. To clarify franchises make offers, and it’s up to the players to accept.
Two, it wasn’t mandated or compulsory for Babar to play full BBL season. He could have appeared in fewer or select matches & paid on pro rate basis. The amount equivalent to number of appearances.
Yes, it coincided with Pakistan’s tour to Australia still he could have handpicked fewer matches.
He preferred representing Pakistan.
Interesting still, another (different franchise) offered Muhammad Rizwan Aus $ 4,30,000 plus 20,000 bonuses etc). He asked Micky Arthur since he is unlikely to play in the Tests in presence of Sarfraz Ahmad, the first choice wicket keeper. And also assured he may well be allowed to play in the BBL & if team needed already in Australia he could join them. Micky Arthur made a request that he should be the part of the team therefore M. Rizwan withdrew Co ceding an opportunity to earn huge sums preferring Pakistan
