ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been picked by Sydney Sixers to debut in the upcoming 15th season of Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL), the club announced on Friday. The BBL is a professional Twenty20 cricket competition in Australia that features eight city-based teams. Launched in 2011, the league is held during the summer and features a mix of local and international players. “The SCG [Sydney Cricket Ground] has been home to many legends. Now it’s home to the [king]. Welcome, Babar Azam,” the Sydney Sixers said in a post on X.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam will play in the Big Bash for the first time after he is signed by Sydney Sixers.

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been picked by Sydney Sixers to debut in the upcoming 15th season of Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL), the club announced on…