Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has officially signed with the Sydney Sixers for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season, becoming one of the highest-paid overseas players in the tournament’s history. This will mark Babar’s debut in the Australian T20 league, and his signing has been finalized through a pre-draft agreement exceeding the Platinum category base price.

Sources reveal that Babar s contract is valued close to PKR 10 crore, significantly higher than the standard Platinum base price of PKR 7.75 crore. Under BBL rules, franchises are allowed to pre-sign one international player ahead of the official BBL 15 draft, scheduled for June 19.

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With over 10,000 international runs and multiple ICC awards to his name, Babar is widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted batters in the modern game. He has led Pakistan to the T20 World Cup semi-final in 2021 and the final in 2022 and remains a dominant force in limited-overs cricket worldwide.

Babar’s arrival will strengthen the Sixers’ campaign, with the 30-year-old confirmed to be available for the entire season, including the finals. His presence brings not just global star power, but also vast T20 experience from top leagues around the world.