Australia's former white-ball captain Aaron Finch has praised Babar Azam ahead of the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season. He called the former captain of Pakistan "one of the best players in the world," adding that Babar's presence would be a big attraction for the league.

 

As the Australian T20 cricket league prepares for its 15th season, more than 70 Pakistani players are part of the draft list. But for Finch, Babar stands out from the rest.

 

"There's none bigger than Babar Azam," Finch said during a sports show. "He's one of the best players in the world we've seen for the best part of the decade. It would be great for the Australian public and fans to see such a superstar in our competition," he added.

 

Babar Azam is not going through the BBL draft like other players, as he has already signed directly with the Sydney Sixers. Even though he has never played in the Australian league before, fans in both Australia and Pakistan are looking forward to his debut..

 

It remains unknown whether any other Pakistani players will be picked in the draft.

 

BBL 15 is the 15th season of Australia’s Big Bash League, the country’s top professional T20 cricket tournament. The league features eight city-based teams and attracts top local and international talent each year.