Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch has lavished praise on Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam after Babar’s blockbuster signing with the Sydney Sixers for Big Bash League (BBL) Season 15. Speaking in an interview, Finch acknowledged Babar’s global stature and expressed excitement over his addition to the tournament.
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“There’s no bigger name than Babar Azam among Pakistani players in the BBL draft,” said Finch. “He is currently the best player in world cricket and arguably the greatest player of this decade.”
Finch emphasized that Babar’s inclusion adds immense value to the BBL, calling it a treat for Australian fans. “He has delivered top performances around the world, and it’s great for fans here to witness a superstar like him play in Australia,” Finch added.
🗣️ "It s always exciting when you see the best players in the world make themselves available for our great competition."
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- @AaronFinch5 on the upcoming Big Bash Drafts this Thursday, and who ll be at the top of teams lists pic.twitter.com/yEBDnAHbgG
This marks Babar’s first appearance in the BBL, and the Sixers moved swiftly to secure his services via a pre-draft Platinum category deal, one of the league’s most high-profile signings to date. Under BBL rules, each franchise is allowed to pre-sign one overseas player ahead of the official draft.
Babar’s steady performances in all formats and calm leadership have established him as a key figure in Pakistan’s cricketing achievements over the past ten years. His Big Bash debut is likely to capture global fan interest.
