SYDNEY: Babar Azam’s quick-fire batting was nothing less than outstanding at the iconic Sydney cricket ground in the match of Big Bash League (BBL) Season 15 where Sydney Thunder faced off against Sydney Sixers.
Playing for Sydney Sixers, Babar Azam became the first player in the Big Bash League to record a half, century, thus making a significant landmark in his BBL career. Babar, who came to the crease in a tight situation, was a pillar of support and splashed the runs with his exquisite and powerful shots.
His fifty was achieved with five superb boundaries and two towering sixes and thus he not only averted the team’s innings but also gave a mighty blow to the opposition bowlers. To put it simply, the spectators who were on their feet all through the match were kept engaged with the game by his aggressive stroke play.
Star Power: Sixers introduce unique ‘056’ Jersey for Babar Azam in BBL 15
The Big Bash League (BBL) Australia’s leading T20 event, is preparing to host Pakistan’s batsman Babar Azam this season and his team, the Sydney Sixers has already sparked excitement by revealing a unique and non-traditional jersey number for him.
Babar, who came to Sydney at the start of this week to become part of the Sixers team for BBL Season 15 has been given a three-digit jersey number “056”. Although his usual number for the team is 56 the franchise chose the three-digit version since Australian bowler Mitchell Starc, who is also, in the Sydney Sixers lineup already sports number 56.
In a media announcement, the Sixers shared photos of Babar donning his new jersey at the Sydney Cricket Ground emphasizing the difference, between Babar’s 056 and Starc’s 56 for the forthcoming season.
The Big Bash League will be back on 14 December and will last until 25 January 2026 with 44 games set to be played all over Australia.
In anticipation of Babar Azam coming and his unique jersey being introduced, the excitement regarding the Sixers next season has reached a new high and now an incredible BBL season is waiting to unfold.
