Former Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has recently gone viral on social media, but not for his batting exploits this time.
Babar Azam was featured as a Grand Theft Auto (GTA) character in some fan artworks that have sparked curiosity about his potential inclusion in GTA VI.
The buzz originated from images shared by Azam’s Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi, presenting him and other squad members as characters from the highly popular GTA video game series.
One artwork showed Azam dressed as a typical GTA protagonist holding a bat and posing next to a sports car.
While there has been no official confirmation regarding Azam’s presence in GTA VI, the viral artworks have led to speculation among fans about the star cricketer being featured as an unlockable playable character or non-playable character (NPC) in the upcoming game.
Some have wondered if his character could take part in the game’s signature street cricket matches.
The trend highlights the cultural crossover between gaming and sports fandoms. It remains to be seen if game developer Rockstar Games incorporates real-life athletes as playable characters when GTA VI eventually releases.
For now, fans are having fun envisioning Babar Azam in the massive open world of GTA as these viral artworks continue to circulate across social media.
