SYDNEY: 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.
Mohammad Rizwan eyes glory in Big Bash League
Meanwhile, the Pakistan cricket team wicketkeeper-batsman, Mohammad Rizwan, has shared his excitement and at the same time stated his vision that he wishes to be the top player in the Big Bash League (BBL).
Rizwan, who is part of Melbourne Renegades, expressed that the BBL is a great opportunity for him to show his talent in the country of kangaroos. ”If you do good in Australia, then you get to know everywhere very soon,” he said. Besides, he also mentioned that his visibility increased after the series in 2019 so he is now more than ever looking forward to the WBBL.
Rizwan credited a big part of Australia’s victory to the bold and daring mentality that they had. He even went as far as to say that he loves the hard conditions in Australia as they are a test for both batters and bowlers. “The conditions there suit me perfectly because they are challenging for both sides,” was Rizwan’s remark.
In a narrative mood, Rizwan spoke of how his innings in Australia had been responsible for the change of his career. His dislike of the Australian players was rooted in their practice of minding only their game and not getting involved in the others.
He recounted that during training, Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi had a competitive relationship that was good for both, he said, “Shaheen comes to me and I fight back.”. I aim for boundaries off him and he tries to get me out. It’s all about giving me the best performance,” he said.
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