Without international commitments in December and January, Pakistani players have full availability for BBL 15
Only a few days after the revealing of Babar Azam as a marquee pre-signature for the Sydney Sixers, more Pakistani stars have officially joined the Big Bash League (BBL) for the 2025-26 season. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan were among the most sought after players at the BBL draft abroad that was held on Thursday. Meanwhile, Haris Rauf was also retained by his former team, the stars of Melbourne.
Shaheen Afridi, the 1st choice of recovery Bbl
Shaheen Afridi was the N ° 1 Global choicebroken by two champions Brisbane heat. The rapid left arm, which led the window graphics in the Super League (PSL) of Pakistan 2025 with 19 Camarapes to an incredible average of 16.42, will appear throughout the BBL season, including the finals.
With a fast milk group that already includes Spencer Johnson, Michael Neser and Xavier Bartlett, the Gabba should attend one of the most formidable rhythm attacks in the history of the league. Without forgetting, the heat also Callum Vidler, one of the most promising Australian Pacers.
“”He likes bowling in fast and bouncing conditions and gabba“Said Heat Nathan McSweeney’s skipper.”With Shaheen, we have a world -class spearhead. »»
Ricewan Set for Maiden Bbl Stint
In the meantime, Mohammad ricewan was chosen by Melbourne Renegades with Fourth overall selection. Known for its consistency and its solid temperament at the top of the order, Rizwan brings a large experience, with 8421 T20 operates at an average of 43 and the potential to be a cult favorite at Marvel Stadium.
Although he has already had Tim Seifert as a pre-signed overseas guardian, the Renegades wanted to use the qualities of stability and leadership of Rizwan. Like Babar, it would be the first passage from rice to BBL despite having played BPL and Vitality Blast before.
“”It comes with a multitude of international experience and … it will help control our sleeves“Said Wade Seccombe, the High Performance Manager of Renegades.
Alongside Rizwan and Afridi, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan (Sydney Thunder) and Hasan Ali (Strikers Adelaide) were also resumed in the draft, which makes seven Pakistani players in total to present this season, which would be a massive BBL stage and a major tournament call.
BBL Proft Picks for a 2025/26 season
- Adelaide Strikers: Luke Wood, Jamie Overton, Hasan Ali
- Brisbane Heat: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Colin Munro, Tom Alsop
- Hurricanes Hobart: Chris Jordan, rishad Hospi, Rehan Ahmed
- Melbourne Renegades: Mohammad Rizwan, Hassan Khan, Tim Seifert
- Melbourne Stars: HARIS RAUF, TOM CURRAN, Joe Clarke
- Perth Scots: Finn Allen, Laurie Evans, David Payne
- Sydney Sixers: Sam Curran, Babar Azam, Jafer Chohan
- Sydney Thunder: Lockie Ferguson, Shadab Khan, Sam Billings
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