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\nPakistan\u2019s batting star Babar Azam has been assigned a distinctive jersey number by the Sydney Sixers for his stint in the Big Bash League 2025-26, which will take place from December 14 to January 25.
\nConsidered among the top modern-day batters, Babar joined the Sixers as a direct signing for the league\u2019s 15th season.
\nTo bank on the star batter\u2019s fame, the Sixers launched a special fan zone in October, titled \u201cBabaristan\u201d to celebrate the 31-year-old\u2019s maiden stint in the BBL.
\nEarlier that month, the Sixers also brought in experienced pacer Mitchell Starc, who has been leading the Australian men\u2019s cricket team\u2019s pace attack since his international debut in 2010.
\nStarc\u2019s inclusion into the side meant contradictory jersey numbers as he and Babar both don No.56 in international cricket and franchise leagues across the world.
\nThe Sixers made the announcement by sharing a video on their social media handles, featuring Babar unveiling the jersey.
\nThe franchise also shared photographs of the former Pakistan captain wearing the kit with a special number.
\nFor the unversed, Babar is expected to make his highly anticipated BBL debut on December 14 as Sydney Sixers are scheduled to take on Perth Scorchers in the curtain raiser at the latter\u2019s home ground.
\nMeanwhile, several other Pakistani stars will also feature in the upcoming season. Pacer Shaheen Afridi was picked by Brisbane Heat as the first overseas and platinum pick, while wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has joined the Melbourne Renegades.
\nRight-arm pacer Haris Rauf has been retained by the Melbourne Stars, former Pakistan U19 all-rounder Hassan Khan will return to the Renegades, leg-spinner and current Pakistan T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan has signed with the Sydney Thunder, and pacer Hasan Ali has been picked by the Adelaide Strikers.
\nAs a result, the Sixers allotted a three-figure number to Babar, \u201c056\u201d, while Starc will don his usual jersey number (56).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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