Sydney Sixers have assigned Pakistan’s prolific batter Babar Azam a unique jersey number ahead of the Big Bash League (BBL) season 15.
The franchise announced the move on Tuesday through its social media platforms, showcasing the star Pakistan batter at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground.
While Babar is widely associated with the number 56, the Sixers introduced a creative variation the 30-year-old will sport 056 this season.
Before this, the BBL honoured Azam with a special fan zone titled “Babaristan”. The franchise announced this on social media ahead of the Big Bash League.
The franchise used the caption “Introducing Babaristan: A Fan Zone Like No Other” while announcing the fan zone on social media.
Sydney Sixers added, “We’re celebrating cricket culture like never before with Babaristan, a brand-new Sixers fan zone dedicated to welcoming one of the world’s greatest cricketers, Babar Azam,”.
“I’m looking forward to contributing to the team’s success, building a strong connection with the fans, and sharing this experience with my friends, family and supporters at home in Pakistan. It’s an exciting opportunity to play in one of the world’s best T20 leagues and to be a part of such a successful and respected franchise,” according to Babar Azam.
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