Sydney Sixers have signed former Pakistan captain Babar Azam for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) 15 season, marking one of the biggest acquisitions in the league’s history. Widely regarded as one of the finest batters of the modern era, Babar is set to bring his signature elegance, consistency, and match-winning prowess to the Sydney Sixers this summer. With over 10,000 international runs across all formats, the stylish right-hander has cemented his place as one of the most prolific and reliable players in world cricket.
Under BBL 15 rules, each club is permitted to pre-sign one international player ahead of the Draft, which is scheduled for June 19. A key figure in Pakistan’s national team for the past decade, Babar captained his country in all three formats from 2019 to 2024, leading Pakistan to the semi-final of the 2021 ICC World Cup and the final in 2022.
Renowned for his calm demeanour and consistency at the crease, Babar has remained a fixture among the world’s top-ranked batters in both ODI and T20I formats. He was named ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year in both 2021 and 2022, and crowned ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year in 2022.
A record-breaker in his own right, Azam is the fastest player to reach 5,000 ODI runs, achieving the feat in just 97 innings.
With extensive franchise experience in the Pakistan Super League, Caribbean Premier League, and English domestic cricket, Azam brings a wealth of T20 knowledge and over 11,000 runs in the format to date.
In a major boost for the Big Bash League, the 30-year-old star will make his long-awaited BBL debut with the Sixers and is expected to be available for the entire tournament, including the finals.
