Pakistan cricketers hit JACKPOT, set to play in THIS top T20 league, they are..., is it IPL?
In these collection of pictures, we find out about the big bonanza for top Pakistan cricketers who will be taking part in a top T20 league this season.
Top cricketers like Shaheen Afridi have signed up for Big Bash League 2025 draft in Australia. The BBL 2025 draft is set to take place next week.
Shaheen Afridi will be making his BBL debut this year. Shaheen was captain of Lahore Qalandars, who won the PSL 2025 title last month.
Like Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan has never played in BBL. Both Afridi and Rizwan has committed to play in full season of BBL 2025.
Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf will be returning to BBL. He has also signed up for BBL 2025 draft. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
Haris Rauf has played for Melbourne Stars in last 4 seasons. He has claimed 36 wickets in just 22 matches in BBL.
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has also signed up for BBL 2025 draft. Shadab is returning to BBL after 3 years. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
Shadab Khan has played for 3 teams in BBL so far - Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat. He has claimed 14 wickets in 12 BBL matches till date.
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