Sydney Sixers Captain Boosted By Babar Azam Signing

Pakistan's Babar Azam, a 30-year-old former national captain, has signed with the Sydney Sixers for the 2025-26 Big Bash season as the team's overseas player, bringing his exceptional T20 skills to the team. With 4,223 runs in 128 T20 international matches, Babar is the second-highest run scorer in T20 international history. He will be available for the entire season, including finals, having played 320 T20 matches worldwide.

The Sydney Sixers finished second in the 2024-25 season but lost in the playoffs, and the signing of Babar Azam is expected to strengthen the team's chances in the upcoming season. Babar expressed excitement about joining the team, citing its success and respect, and is looking forward to building a strong connection with the fans and sharing the experience with his friends, family, and supporters in Pakistan.

The signing is a significant coup for the Sixers, who have finished top two in each of the past six BBL seasons and been champions twice. Babar's incredible reach and popularity among Australia's Pakistani diaspora are expected to boost ticket sales, with the batter boasting close to six million Instagram followers. The Sixers general manager Rachael Haynes said Babar's signing strengthens the club's vision to be a destination club on the global stage.

With Babar Azam on board, the Sydney Sixers are looking to make a strong impact in the 2025-26 Big Bash season, and his signing is expected to bring a new level of excitement and energy to the team. As the second-highest all-time T20 International run scorer, Babar's skills and experience will be a valuable asset to the team, and his popularity is expected to attract new fans to the sport.