WATCH: Babar Azam seems in Cricket 26 recreation forward of BBL debut

Pakistan’s Babar Azam performs a shot throughout their third ODI towards South Africa on the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on November 8, 2025. — AFP

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam is about to function within the in style Cricket 26 recreation forward of his much-anticipated debut within the Large Bash League (BBL).

A video, shared by the Sydney Sixers on their official Instagram, showcased Babar’s in-game look with Australia’s Steve Smith.

In one other scene, the star Pakistan batter’s in-game avatar was seen celebrating a century. 

“Babar [and] Smudge making tons at the SCG. You can give that a go on Cricket 26, out now,” the caption learn.

In the meantime, the BBL fifteenth season fixture checklist has been introduced, that includes 44 matches scheduled from December 14 to January 25, 2026.

Most matches are slated for the night, with breaks solely on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

The event will kick off with a blockbuster conflict between two of the league’s most profitable franchises — the Perth Scorchers and the Sydney Sixers — at Perth Stadium.

Babar will characterize the Sixers, including further pleasure to the season opener.

To have fun the previous Pakistan captain’s maiden BBL stint, the Sixers have launched a particular fan zone known as “Babaristan”.

The franchise introduced on social media: “Introducing Babaristan — A Fan Zone Like No Other.

“We’re celebrating cricket tradition like by no means earlier than with Babaristan, devoted to welcoming one of many world’s best cricketers, Babar Azam.”

Followers are inspired to hitch the joy when the Sixers face the Adelaide Strikers of their opening match on December 17.

A number of different Pakistani stars may even function within the upcoming BBL season.

Shaheen Afridi was picked by Brisbane Warmth as the primary abroad and platinum decide, whereas Mohammad Rizwan has joined the Melbourne Renegades.

Haris Rauf will characterize 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 by the Adelaide Strikers.