Babar Azam rose rapidly through the ranks to establish himself as one of the most reliable batters across formats before taking over the national captaincy. His consistency and elegant stroke play once placed him among the world’s elite, making him one of the highest-paid cricketers in Pakistan. However, the past couple of years have seen a noticeable dip in form, triggering heavy criticism and eventually leading to his decision to step down from leadership roles. The decline in runs has also affected his earnings, most notably through a demotion in his central contract.
PSL and Franchise Cricket Earnings
Babar remains one of the highest-paid players in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He began his PSL journey in 2016 with Islamabad United in the Silver category, earning USD 25,000 (around INR 20 lakh). A move to Karachi Kings in 2017 saw his salary steadily rise—from Gold (USD 50,000) to Diamond (USD 70,000), before reaching the elite Platinum category.
Between 2020 and 2022, while captaining Karachi Kings, Babar earned between USD 130,000 and USD 170,000 per season (approximately INR 1–1.24 crore). In 2023, he joined Peshawar Zalmi as captain, and by the 2025 season, his PSL salary had climbed to USD 220,000 (around INR 1.88 crore), placing him among the league’s top earners.
His value in franchise cricket extended overseas as well. Babar was recently drafted by the Sydney Sixers for the BBL 2025–26 season in the Platinum category, reportedly earning up to AUD 420,000 (around INR 2.35 crore) for a full campaign.
PCB Central Contract Setback
Babar faced a major financial setback with the PCB’s 2025–26 central contracts. For the first time, no player was awarded a Category A contract, and Babar was demoted from Category A to Category B. As a result, his monthly retainer dropped from PKR 4.5 million (INR 13.95 lakh) to PKR 3 million (INR 9.28 lakh), a reduction of nearly INR 4.5 lakh per month.
Reports also suggest that the PCB is considering removing the 3% revenue-sharing clause from ICC earnings, a move that could further impact player incomes.
Brand Endorsements and Commercial Value
Despite the recent dip in form, the 30-year-old remains a major brand draw. According to reports, Babar charges around INR 50 lakh per endorsement deal. His portfolio includes leading brands such as Head & Shoulders, Oppo, Pepsi Pakistan, Huawei, HBL, and Gatorade, along with cricket equipment giants Gray-Nicolls and CA Sports. He also endorses brands across finance, telecom, fashion, and lifestyle sectors, including Bank Alfalah, JazzCash, Ufone 4G, and Alkaram Studio.
Lifestyle, Cars and Properties
Babar Azam owns an impressive collection of luxury cars and superbikes. His garage features an Audi A5, an Audi e-Tron GT gifted by his brother, a Hyundai Sonata, and a purple Lamborghini Aventador. He also owns a BAIC BJ40 Plus Jeep, an MG HS Essence, and high-end bikes such as the Yamaha R1 and BMW RR 310.
The cricketer resides in DHA Phase 5, Lahore, in a home designed by architectural firm Archi Cubes. In addition, he owns a farmhouse on the outskirts of Lahore, known as Azam Farm House, with his real estate holdings reportedly valued at around INR 40 crore.
Babar Azam Net Worth
As of 2024–25, Babar Azam’s estimated net worth stands at approximately INR 41 crore, driven by franchise cricket salaries, endorsements, and property investments—despite recent challenges on the field.
