Cricketers are no less than celebrities. Once a cricketer is popular and professional, he probably earns more than a celebrity at times. Undoubtedly, people go crazy as soon as the cricket season arrives. Besides cricket, the fans wish to see their favorite players off the field, and hence, big brands look upon the fame as an opportunity and offer the cricketer to promote their products. Brand endorsement is very common among all famous cricketers. Branding is another source of income for the Cricketers.
Further, let us provide you with a list of the Top 10 Pakistani Cricketers who are brand ambassadors.
1. Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik a considerable all-rounder from Pakistan took retirement from international cricket and dedicated his remaining career to PSL. He is going to be one of the five brand ambassadors for the upcoming PSL. Shoaib Malik has always been in discussions because of his handsome looks and desirable body. Undoubtedly, he has been seen promoting many famous brands like Gillette, Nestle, Uber, and Fair & Lovely.
2. Shahid Khan Afridi
Shahid Khan Afridi is a pivotal player of PSL. After he retired from international cricket, Afridi showcases his supreme performance in Tests and PSL. His charming looks are enough to make you fall for him. In such a case, it is very obvious for him to be marked in branding ads. He has been a part of brands like Pepsi, head &shoulders, Meiji, Q Mobile, Dettol, Boom Boom Bubble gum, Habib Bank, HBL, Haier, Samana City, Voice, Rado, Mobilink, and Fair & Lovely.
3. Younis Khan
Younis Khan is arguably the best former cricketer Pakistan had. The cricketer did not miss any field of the game, starting from National level to Test matches, ODI, PSL, and international grounds, the player has shown his gameplay in every possible way. His fan following is unbelievably massive. To entertain the fans outside the game, Younis Khan has collaborated with many brands like Daraz, Habib Bank, and Zong’s TVC. However, the Cricketer is quite vocal about political thoughts. He has been spotted in many social service gatherings and keeps a good interaction with the media.
4. Misbah Ul Haq
Misbah ul Haq, a former Pakistani cricketer was first seen in a commercial ad of Pepsi sharing screen with Shahid Afridi. Misbah is one of the greatest batsmen from Pakistan but due to unfailingly poor performance in several matches, the cricketer faced love and hatred. After a couple of years in a test match against Australia Misbah showed a great performance when he scored a century. This
resulted in gaining an offer for a great advertisement for New Q Mobile.
5. Fawad Alam
Fawad Tariq Alam was a young cricketer and an actor who played for Pakistan as well as Sindh. The player made his debut in cricket when he was 17. However, the cricketer cum actor was an opening batsman who couldn’t keep his promises and ended his cricket career due to invariable poor execution. Because Fawad was an actor, he was a part of news related to both sports and acting. Though the cricketer couldn’t create a good history, he participated as a brand ambassador for cricket teams. He was a part of Haier TVC along with Shahid Khan Afridi and many other famous cricketers.
6. Mohammad Irfan
Mohammad Irfan is a Pakistan cricketer who represents the country in tests, T20s, and ODI. He is a medium-fast bowler. The cricketer is popularly known for his tall height of 7’1. He is also called “Burj Khalifa”. His height and tremendous performance in cricket helped him face the TV world. He has been a part of a Pepsi commercial ad.
7. Wahab Riaz
Wahab Riaz, the specific left-arm fast bowler and an all-rounder have a massive contribution to the cricket team. He had always been the brand representative of the PSL. He was a part of endorsements like Pepsi, Haier TV and Mobilink. He took retirement from international cricket and plays specifically for PSL and other cricket series held.
8. Anwar Ali
Anwar Ali has always been a part of PSL and hence he has pertained to many brand endorsements related to the PSL. A typical fast bowler and the man-of-match cricketer always gave a glimpse of his new bowling styles and strategies. He was a part of the Jazz Brand Mobilink. Besides, he was also seen in an ad for Haier.
9. Wasim Akram
Wasim Akram, the dangerous bowler is the godfather of fast bowlers in Pakistan. He has been a pivotal part of every aspect of the game and had played in almost all types of cricket series and leagues so far. Besides cricket, Akram joined hands with Agency21, Ariel, Lays, Nestle, Pepsi, Bank Alfa, Gree International, Kush Tourism, Accu-Check, Volta Batteries as a brand ambassador. Besides, he also stepped into the world of acting, health, and sports coaching. Overall, the Cricketer has made the best possible use of his lifetime income for the betterment of society.
10. Rameez Raja
Rameez Hasan Raja is a former Pakistani cricketer who is a YouTuber and a commentator. He played for the Pakistan cricket team in the 1980s and 1990s. He was also a Sadiqian and Ravian. Rameez Raja is one of those names who brought victory to the Pakistan cricket team during the ’90s. The Cricketer is quite successful off-field as well. He has been a part of many brands supporting the PSL including HBL, Pepsi, and Haier. He is soon going to be the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board.
