The upcoming Big Bash League will be interesting because many Pakistan cricketers will be a part of it. At that time of the year, the Pakistanis do not have an international assignment and hence, they will play in Australia. Here, we take a look at the list of six popular Pakistani cricketers who will play in BBL 2025/26.
List of popular Pakistani cricketers who will play in BBL 2025/26
Babar Azam, for the very first time, will play in the BBL. For him, it is also the first instance of playing in a big league outside of the PSL. He will partner with Steve Smith at the Sixers. While the likes of Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan are regulars in the BBL, players like Shaheen and Rizwan will also feature this time around.
- Babar Azam (Sydney Sixers)
- Shaheen Afridi (Brisbane Heat)
- Haris Rauf (Melbourne Stars)
- Hassan Ali (Adelaide Strikers)
- Mohammad Rizwan (Melbourne Renegades)
- Shadab Khan (Sydney Thunder)
A fine opportunity for the players
After the poor show in the Champions Trophy, Pakistan will be desperate to do well in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Hence, in the BBL, they will come up against some fine T20 players and this will help their preparation. Therefore, many have taken up this opportunity.
