December 13, 2025
Melbourne Renegades General Manager James Rosengarten has said that fans are eagerly waiting to see Mohammad Rizwan in Renegades colors. His arrival in the team has raised expectations among supporters, which is why everyone is waiting to see him in action.
It should be noted that Mohammad Rizwan is set to feature in the BBL for the first time, so cricket fans across Australia are looking forward to his performances in the upcoming edition of the tournament.
Speaking to the media, Melbourne Renegades General Manager James Rosengarten said that the arrival of Pakistan’s stars in the BBL has taken the league’s profile to another level. The upcoming edition has therefore become very exciting, as fans want to see these global superstars in action for their favorite BBL teams.
“The Big Bash League is just days away, and the inclusion of Pakistan’s superstar players has truly taken the tournament to another level,” said Melbourne Renegades General Manager James Rosengarten.
“For the first time, players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf will represent different teams, and that has created huge anticipation.” added James Rosengarten.
He then spoke about the anticipation among Melbourne fans, saying that excitement has grown since news of Mohammad Rizwan joining the Melbourne Renegades emerged in the media. This is largely because Australian fans have never seen Rizwan feature in the BBL before. As a result, his appearance in Renegades colors in the upcoming edition has created a buzz in Melbourne.
“In Australia, and especially in Melbourne, Pakistani fans are eagerly waiting for the Big Bash League. The fan clubs are ready, everyone is waiting to see when Mohammad Rizwan will step onto the field.” said James Rosengarten.
Speaking about the importance of Mohammad Rizwan, James Rosengarten said that he forms the core of the Renegades’ batting lineup and is therefore a vital part of the team.
“The combination of Mohammad Rizwan and Tim Seifert is very important for our team,” said Mohammad Rizwan.
He then highlighted the importance of another young Pakistani cricketer, Hasan Khan, in BBL 15. He said the youngster will be closely watched by many fans who are looking forward to his performances.
“Along with that, young Pakistani cricketer Hasan Khan will also be a major point of interest this season.” said James Rosengarten.
The upcoming BBL15 will also feature other Pakistan superstars, including Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and more others. James Rosengarten acknowledged that these players will elevate the competition of the league, so Melbourne Renegades are certainly ready to compete against them in the upcoming matches.
“Babar Azam will be playing for Sydney Sixers, but we will step onto the field fully prepared. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf will bring serious pace, but our batters will be ready to compete.” said James Rosengarten.
When asked whether he could sign one more player from Pakistan if given the opportunity, Rosengarten said that he would love to draft Saim Ayub into the team.
“If I had the opportunity to draft one more Pakistani player, I would definitely choose Saim Ayub,” said James Rosengarten.
He then thanked Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi for allowing Pakistan players to participate in the league. He said the decision to issue NOCs to all the participating players is encouraging, showcasing the trusted relationship between PCB and Cricket Australia.
“I want to thank PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The decision to issue No Objection Certificates (NOC) to so many Pakistani superstars is very encouraging. The cricketing relationship between Pakistan and Australia is becoming stronger with each passing day.” concluded James Rosengarten.