Goa, Sept. 12 -- Pakistan batter Babar Azam has established himself as one of the biggest names in world cricket, both on and off the field. Once regarded as one of the most dependable batters across formats, Babar has enjoyed a highly successful career and has also become one of Pakistan's highest-earning cricketers.

However, his recent dip in form and decision to step down from captaincy have affected his standing. His latest Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) central contract has also resulted in a reduction in his monthly earnings.

Babar began his Pakistan Super League (PSL) career in 2016 with Islamabad United, where he was initially placed in the Silver category and earned around USD 25,000. He moved to Karachi Kings the following year ...