Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam will feature in the popular game Cricket 26 ahead of his much-awaited debut in the Big Bash League (BBL).
A video, shared by the Sydney Sixers on their official Instagram, showed Babar’s appearance in the game with Australian Steve Smith.
In another scene, the game avatar of Pakistan’s star batsman was seen celebrating a century.
“Babar [and] Spots doing tons at the SCG. You can try it on Cricket 26, available now,” the caption read.
Meanwhile, the fixture list for the 15th season of the BBL has been announced, with 44 matches scheduled from December 14 to January 25, 2026.
Most matches are scheduled at night, 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 first game of the season.
To celebrate the former Pakistan captain’s first BBL season, the Sixers have launched a special fan zone called ‘Babaristan’.
The franchise announced on social media: “Introducing Babaristan: a fan zone like no other.
“We are celebrating cricket culture like never before with Babaristan, dedicated to welcoming 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 appear in the upcoming season of BBL.
Shaheen Afridi was picked by Brisbane Heat as the first overseas and platinum pick, while Mohammad Rizwan joined the Melbourne Renegades.
Haris Rauf will represent the Melbourne Stars, former Pakistan U19 all-rounder Hassan Khan returns to the Renegades, Pakistan T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan joins Sydney Thunder and pacer Hasan Ali has been picked up by the Adelaide Strikers.
