Renowned for his cricket prowess, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam sparked speculation about his potential inclusion in the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) after his Pakistan Super League (PSL) team, Peshawar Zalmi, shared an intriguing animated image of the 29-year-old batsman.
Known for his elegant cover drives, Babar is a globally recognized cricketer and currently holds the second position in the International Cricket Council (ICC) one-day international (ODI) batter rankings, with India’s Shubman Gill surpassing him in November.
Playing a key role for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL, Babar’s animated depiction as a possible character in GTA VI fueled excitement among fans. The post’s caption, “Jumping on the trend with #GTAVI themed,” added to the speculation, coinciding with the recent release of the game’s trailer, scheduled for launch in 2025.
However, Babar is not the first sports celebrity who has undergone such a “transformation.” The excitement for the sixth installment of the GTA series soared with the release of the latest trailer, prompting fan Don Shelby to create GTA-inspired characters based on prominent football legends such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr, Salah, and others.
In an interesting twist, Messi, coincidentally residing in the game’s setting of Miami, is depicted as a brooding loner navigating the Magic City in a bomber jacket.
Conversely, Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo undergoes a stylish transformation, becoming a medallion-wearing crook sporting retro aviators.
