Babar Azam Joins Sydney Sixers for Big Bash League 2025
One of the most exciting T20 signings of the year is here. Pakistan’s batting superstar Babar Azam has officially joined the Sydney Sixers for BBL Season 15, marking his debut in Australia’s premier T20 league.The Sixers confirmed the news on Friday, announcing that Babar will be available for the entire season, including playoffs, making him one of the biggest overseas players to watch in this edition.
Babar’s First Time in BBL
Despite playing in top leagues around the world — including the Pakistan Super League, Caribbean Premier League, and English T20 circuits — this will be Babar Azam’s first time in the Big Bash.The Sydney Sixers used their option to sign one overseas player ahead of the BBL draft and locked in the 30-year-old right-hander before other teams could swoop in.
A Consistent Performer on the Global Stage
With over 10,000 international runs, Babar Azam has anchored Pakistan’s batting for more than a decade. He built his reputation with classy stroke play, calm temperament, and consistent performances under pressure. Babar ranks among the world’s top batters in both ODIs and T20Is.
From 2019 to 2024, he led Pakistan with poise and vision. He guided them to the 2021 T20 World Cup semifinal and the 2022 final. ICC honored him as ODI Cricketer of the Year twice—2021 and 2022. In 2022, he also claimed the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year award. He became the fastest to reach 5,000 ODI runs—achieving the feat in just 97 innings. He broke the records of greats like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
A T20 Powerhouse
In T20s, Babar shows consistency and elegance, scoring over 11,000 runs across leagues and international cricket. He owns centuries in all formats—proving his adaptability across conditions and situations. Despite his classical style, he accelerates when needed without losing control. Now, he brings that reliability to the Sydney Sixers’ top order.
What Babar Brings to the Sydney Sixers
With hitters like Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, and Steve Smith around him, Babar adds class and balance.The Sixers already boast a potent bowling unit led by Sean Abbott and Ben Dwarshuis. Now, with Babar’s arrival, they gain a composed leader and a dependable scorer. He’s not just a signing; he’s a global star with experience and calm leadership.
Babar is also expected to guide younger players throughout the BBL season. From the streets of Lahore to the spotlight at the SCG, Babar is ready. With him in the squad, the Big Bash League just got a lot more exciting.
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