Australia’s Big Bash League team, Sydney Sixers, has introduced a special jersey number for Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam. The announcement comes ahead of the BBL Season 15, starting on December 14, 2025. Babar will represent the Sixers in the tournament, which runs until January 25, 2026.
Babar arrived in Sydney this week to join the league. The team gave him a unique three-digit jersey, ‘056’, departing from his national jersey number, 56. The move ensures no clash with Sixers’ fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who already wears number 56.
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Sydney Sixers shared pictures of Babar wearing the new jersey at the Sydney Cricket Ground on social media. Fans were excited to see the star batter in the team’s colors with his distinctive number.
The franchise confirmed that both players will retain their numbers: Babar Azam will wear ‘056’ while Starc continues with 56. This decision highlights the team’s respect for player identity and tradition.
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BBL Season 15 will feature 44 matches across Australia. The tournament promises high-octane cricket action as top international and local players compete for the title.