Pakistan’s cricketers were in high demand at the BBL 15 overseas draft, with six players from the country finding teams among over 600 registered players.
In a draft filled with big international names, Pakistan’s fast bowlers, all-rounders, and batting depth caught the attention of multiple Big Bash League franchises, including the Brisbane Heat, who spent the first pick on Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Here’s a full breakdown of the Pakistani players selected in the BBL 15 draft:
| Player Name | Team | Round | Pick No. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Brisbane Heat | Round 1 | Pick 1 | Platinum |
| Haris Rauf | Melbourne Stars | Round 1 | Pick 2 | Right to Match |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Melbourne Renegades | Round 1 | Pick 4 | Platinum |
| Shadab Khan | Sydney Thunder | Round 2 | Pick 12 | Gold |
| Babar Azam | Sydney Sixers | Round 2 | Pick 14 | Platinum (pre-draft signing) |
| Hasan Ali | Adelaide Strikers | Round 3 | Pick 23 | Gold |
Pakistan had the most players drafted from any overseas country outside of England—and for good reason. With world-class T20 performers available for the full season, teams didn’t hesitate. Shaheen and Rauf will headline the pace battle, while Babar and Rizwan are set to shape the top-order narrative of their teams.
While players like Saim Ayub, Hassan Nawaz, Imad Wasim and Salman Ali Agha maybe disappointed to miss out on the BBL 15 draft, they still have a shot at making the rosters with several teams reserving their rights to pick at a later stage.
With Pakistani stars spread across six franchises, BBL 15 could have a distinct green tinge this year and fans in Australia and Pakistan alike will be watching closely.
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