Sydney Sixers rope in Babar Azam for BBL 2025-26 season

On Friday, June 13, the Big Bash League franchise Sydney Sixers have roped in the Pakistan star batter Babar Azam for the 2025-26 season, which turns out to be one of the biggest inclusions in the league’s history.

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Known for his consistency and match-winning abilities, Babar is all set to bring his experience to the Sixers in this Australian summer. Notably, the top-order batter has more than 10,000 international runs across formats.

According to the rules of the league, each franchise can sign one international player ahead of the BBL 2025-26 draft, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 19. Importantly, Babar led Pakistan across three formats between 2019 and 2024.

With over 11,000 runs in T20s so far, Babar has the experience of playing in the Pakistan Super League, Caribbean Premier League, and English domestic tournaments. Notably, the 30-year-old batter, who is set to make his BBL debut, is expected to be available for the whole duration of the league, including finals.

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“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Babar to the Sixers this summer. Babar’s resume speaks for itself. The skill, professionalism, and experience that he brings is of enormous value to our playing group and the news is obviously incredibly exciting for our fans,” Sixers General Manager, Rachael Haynes said.

“He is a world-class player and a proven leader. He’s not only a huge addition to our club, but to the league as a whole. The Sixers strive to be a destination club on the global stage – from playing at the iconic SCG to delivering world-class match day experiences and signing the top talent from around the world – and securing a player of Babar’s calibre only further strengthens that vision,” he added.

“We can’t wait to welcome Babar into our group later this year, and we know our members and fans will be thrilled to see him in Sixers colours,” he concluded.

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Speaking about his acquisition by the Sixers, Babar Azam shared his excitement of playing in one of the world’s best T20 leagues. Moreover, he asserted that he is looking forward to contributing to the team’s success.

“I’m very proud to be joining the Sydney Sixers for the upcoming season. It’s an exciting opportunity to play in one of the world’s best T20 leagues and to be a part of such a successful and respected franchise,” Babar said.

“I’m looking forward to contributing to the team’s success, building a strong connection with the fans, and sharing this experience with my friends, family, and supporters at home in Pakistan,” he added.

Sydney Sixers BBL 2025-26 squad so far:

Sean Abbott, Babar Azam, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Todd Murphy, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith.

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