Big Bash League (BBL) team Sydney Sixers has shared a teaser video on social media, hinting at a major signing, possibly Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam.

 

The short clip shows a player who appears to be Babar wearing a Sixers jersey, sparking excitement among fans and leading many to believe he could be set to play in the BBL for the first time. While the franchise hasn’t confirmed the name yet, it has announced that the signing will be officially revealed on June 13 at 7 PM (local time).

 

Instagram Post

 

 

This potential signing comes just ahead of the BBL Season 15 overseas players draft, which is set to take place on June 19.

 

Cricket Australia recently released the first list of international players available for the draft. It includes several big names from Pakistan, such as Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Rizwan. Other international stars include England’s Sam Curran and Alex Hales, New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee, Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera, and West Indies’ rising fast bowler Shamar Joseph.

 

This year, the BBL and WBBL drafts have been moved earlier to help teams better plan their squads. According to Cricket Australia, more than 600 overseas players have shown interest in playing in the upcoming season.

 

The Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers will get the first picks in the BBL and WBBL drafts. Each draft will have four rounds, with teams selecting one player per round. Players are divided into four salary categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

 

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to 13 players, including top stars Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, allowing them to participate in foreign T20 leagues.