Sixers Introduce 056 Jersey for Babar Azam Ahead of BBL 15 Opener

Sydney looked warm and restless when Babar Azam stepped into the SCG wearing a jersey nobody predicted. The Sixers confirmed his customised number 056, a twist born from Mitchell Starc keeping his long-claimed 56. The reveal dropped across the team’s feeds, and the images had fans zooming in almost instantly.

A short clip followed on the internet, and fans got excited. Just Babar walking into the dressing room, adjusting his kit. For a club that thrives on big moments, this one felt simple yet pointed.

A Fresh Identity Before the Tournament Starts

The BBL 15 overseas signings have carried weight this year, and the Sixers leaned into it with this creative number switch. Their post caption read “056 x 56” and the comment threads lit up. That one moment flipped everything, turning a small tweak into the day’s headline.

Babar’s arrival adds another layer to a squad already comfortable under pressure. His timing, his calm, his familiarity with packed grounds, all of it blends neatly into the Sixers’ plans. The franchise needed that symbolic gesture to mark his entry.

Pakistan Stars Strengthen the League

With the season starting December 14 and running through late January, the fixture list is stacked with 44 games, many locked into prime-time windows. Fans started showing excitement on social media when the league confirmed how many Pakistani players had been snapped up across teams.

Shaheen Afridi joins him as one of the big overseas attractions. Mohammad Rizwan and Hassan Khan head to the Melbourne Renegades, Haris Rauf lines up for the Stars, Shadab Khan links with the Thunder, and Hasan Ali brings his fire to the Adelaide Strikers.

You could see the excitement written on fans’ faces during airport arrivals and open sessions. BBL has always enjoyed an international flavour, yet this season carries a different pulse.

A Season Loaded With Storylines

The Sixers believe Babar’s presence can spark new energy. His 056 jersey might appear like a footnote, but small things often shape the mood before a ball is bowled. If he settles quickly, Sydney’s campaign could lift early. And if he produces only one trademark cover drive in the opening week, the stands will erupt.