Pakistan, June 13 -- Sydney Sixers have signed Pakistan's top batter Babar Azam for the Big Bash League (BBL) 15 season. This deal is one of the biggest in the league's history. Babar will add his batting skills and leadership experience to the Sixers squad this summer. Fans eagerly await his debut in Australia.

According to BBL rules, teams can sign one international player before the official draft on June 19. The Sixers used this chance to secure Babar early. The Pakistan Cricket Board issued No Objection Certificates, allowing him and other key players to join overseas leagues freely.

Babar led Pakistan from 2019 to 2024 and guided the team to the T20 World Cup final in 2022. He is praised for his calm under pressure and strong batt...