Former Pakistan captain and star cricketer Babar Azam has joined the Australian T20 competition, the Big Bash League (BBL), for the first time.
According to details, BBL franchise Sydney Sixers have pre-signed Babar Azam ahead of the draft, announcing the news via their official social media accounts.
It’s happening! 😱 Babar Azam has joined the Sydney Sixers! 🇵🇰 #BBL15 | @BBL pic.twitter.com/1Dc4sYqt8t
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) June 13, 2025
According to the BBL, the Pakistani and global cricket superstar will make his debut appearance in the tournament during the upcoming 2024–25 season.
Babar Azam joins the Sixers for #BBL15
— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) June 13, 2025
The King has arrived. 👑#welcomebabar #sixers pic.twitter.com/YQOsNnZ7Hi
Each BBL team is allowed to pre-sign one player before the draft. This year’s Big Bash League is scheduled to be held between December and January.
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