Pakistan's cricket captain, Babar Azam, and wicketkeeper-batsman, Mohammad Rizwan, have made history by becoming the first cricketers to join Harvard Business School's executive education program

 Pakistan's cricket captain, Babar Azam, and wicketkeeper-batsman, Mohammad Rizwan, have made history by becoming the first cricketers to join Harvard Business School's executive education program on the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports (BEMS).




The renowned program has previously attracted a roster of celebrities, including footballers Kaka, Edwin van der Sar, Gerard Pique, and Oliver Kahn, as well as notable figures from the NFL, NBA, and Major League Baseball. Babar and Rizwan will attend the program from May 31 to June 3 at Harvard Business School in Boston, Massachusetts. Following the program, they will engage with various communities in the United States until June 13.


Expressing his excitement, Rizwan said, "It is a huge honor to represent Pakistan on such a prestigious global stage. We are going to the BEMS program at Harvard to learn from the best of the best in the world and share our journey and learnings with everyone. I am certain that this will be an exciting journey, and I look forward to sharing our experiences with the next generation of cricket superstars."


Babar echoed Rizwan's sentiments, emphasizing his passion for learning and the opportunity to connect with top athletes and business executives from the entertainment, media, and sports industries worldwide. He expressed his eagerness to gain insights and contribute to the global community.


Talha Rehmani, the founder and CEO of sports talent management company Saya Corporation, will also participate in the program alongside Babar and Rizwan.


Leading the program will be Professor Anita Elberse, one of the youngest women ever to earn tenure at Harvard Business School. She expressed her delight in welcoming Babar and Rizwan, stating that their experiences as world-class athletes with a keen interest in the business world would greatly benefit other participants.


This groundbreaking opportunity for Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan represents a significant milestone in the world of cricket, as they venture into the realm of business education at one of the most prestigious institutions globally.

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