Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam is set to feature in the popular Cricket 26 match ahead of his much-awaited debut in the Big Bash League (BBL).
A video, shared by the Sydney Sixers on their official Instagram, featured Babar’s appearance in the game along with Australian Steve Smith.
In another scene, Pakistan’s star batter’s avatar was seen celebrating his century.
“Babar [and] Smudge is doing tons at the SCG. You can try Cricket 26, available now,” reads the caption.
Meanwhile, the schedule for the 15th season of the BBL has been announced, with 44 matches scheduled from December 14 to January 25, 2026.
Most matches take place in the evening, with breaks only on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The tournament will begin with a blockbuster clash between two of the league’s most successful franchises – the Perth Scorchers and the Sydney Sixers – at Perth Stadium.
Babar will represent the Sixers, adding extra excitement to the season opener.
To celebrate the former Pakistan captain’s first stint in the BBL, the Sixers launched a special fan zone called ‘Babaristan’.
The franchise announced on social media: “Introducing Babaristan – A Fan Zone like no other.
“We celebrate cricket culture like never before with Babaristan, dedicated to hosting one of the world’s greatest cricketers, Babar Azam.”
Fans are encouraged to join in the excitement when the Sixers take on the Adelaide Strikers in their opening match on December 17.
Several other Pakistani stars will also feature in the upcoming BBL season.
Shaheen Afridi was picked by Brisbane Heat as first overseas and platinum pick, while Mohammad Rizwan joined Melbourne Renegades.
Haris Rauf will represent the Melbourne Stars, former Pakistan U19 all-rounder Hassan Khan returns to the Renegades, leg-spinner and Pakistan T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan joins the Sydney Thunder and pacer Hasan Ali has been picked up by the Adelaide Strikers.
