Babar Azam
Babar Azam gears up for his Big Bash League debut with Sydney Sixers in the 2025–26 season.(Credits :"X")

Overview:

This move signals a fresh beginning for Babar in the shortest format. Selected ahead of the draft, the former Pakistan captain enters the Sixers setup following mixed results on the international stage.

The wait is finally over. Sydney erupted after the Sixers released a short arrival video of Babar Azam entering the dressing room, paired with the caption: “He’s arrived.” The 14-second clip features the Pakistan superstar in full team kit, taking his place inside the Sixers’ setup, before a bold message flashes on screen, sending social media in Australia and Pakistan buzzing.

This move signals a fresh beginning for Babar in the shortest format. Selected ahead of the draft, the former Pakistan captain enters the Sixers setup following mixed results on the international stage, having been dropped from T20Is for the first time and then recalled. The BBL has been waiting for its chance, and it has finally secured a global star who thrives in T20 cricket.

The BBL returns on December 14 and will run until January 25 with 44 matches, with Pakistani players representing franchises. Babar Azam wears Sydney Sixers colours, Shaheen Shah Afridi is with Brisbane Heat, Haris Rauf is a part of Melbourne Stars, Mohammad Rizwan and Hassan Khan have been signed by Melbourne Renegades, Hasan Ali will compete for Adelaide Strikers, and Shadab Khan is ready to play for Sydney Thunder.

The Sixers, already a powerhouse in BBL cricket, have a crowd-puller to build their season around. Babar’s timing, composure, and management are perfect for the franchise, where reading conditions early are key. His presence provides a safety net for the squad’s power-hitters to go full throttle.

Social media exploded when the clip was uploaded by the Sydney Sixers. Comments are filled with Pakistan flags, pink emojis, and fans calling Babar Azam the “real king.” The Sixers and the BBL now know the power of their new signing. The short 14-second video has already set the stage for a blockbuster season.

V M Suriya Narayanan is a passionate cricket writer who has been following the game since 2007. With a background in Civil Engineering (B.E.), he blends analytical thinking with a deep understanding of...