🇵🇰 Pakistan Stars Shine Bright in BBL 2025 Draft
The BBL 2025 draft saw a major presence from Pakistan as seven top cricketers were selected across eight franchises. Shaheen Shah Afridi, picked first overall, headlines the list, followed closely by Mohammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf. The draft marks a significant milestone for Pakistani players in global T20 leagues.
🌟 Shaheen Afridi Tops the BBL 2025 Draft
Shaheen Shah Afridi was the No.1 overall pick, going to Brisbane Heat, where he will join an elite pace attack featuring Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson, and Xavier Bartlett.
Heat’s batter Nathan McSweeney shared his excitement:
“I’m not too excited to face Shaheen in the nets, but it’s going to be awesome watching him bowl at the Gabba.”
🔥 BBL 2025 draft: Other Big Pakistani Picks in BBL 2025
Haris Rauf: Retained by Melbourne Stars after Adelaide tried to poach him at pick No.2
Mohammad Rizwan: Taken by Melbourne Renegades with pick No.4 despite already having Tim Seifert
Shadab Khan: Acquired by Sydney Thunder with pick No.12 – his fourth BBL franchise
Hasan Ali: Picked in round 3 by Adelaide Strikers
Babar Azam: Pre-signed by Sydney Sixers (earlier reported)
🌎 International Stars Join the BBL 2025 Draft
Besides Pakistani stars, the draft saw selections including:
Luke Wood (England) – Adelaide Strikers
Sam Curran (England) – Sydney Sixers
Finn Allen (NZ) – Perth Scorchers
Chris Jordan (England) – Hobart Hurricanes
Rishad Hossain (Bangladesh) – Hobart Hurricanes
Rehan Ahmed (England) – Hobart Hurricanes
Laurie Evans & David Payne (England) – Perth Scorchers
Hassan Khan (USA/Pakistan) – Melbourne Renegades
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BBL 2025 draft: Complete BBL 2025 Draft Summary by Team
🟠 Adelaide Strikers
Luke Wood, Jamie Overton, Hasan Ali
🔵 Brisbane Heat
Shaheen Afridi, Colin Munro, Tom Alsop
🟣 Hobart Hurricanes
Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Rehan Ahmed
🔴 Melbourne Renegades
Mohammad Rizwan, Hassan Khan, Tim Seifert
🟢 Melbourne Stars
Haris Rauf, Tom Curran, Joe Clarke
🟡 Perth Scorchers
Finn Allen, Laurie Evans, David Payne
🟣 Sydney Sixers
Sam Curran, Babar Azam, Jafer Chohan
🟢 Sydney Thunder
Lockie Ferguson, Shadab Khan, Sam Billings
✅ Conclusion:
BBL 2025 draft: A Historic Draft for Pakistan
The BBL 2025 draft proved to be a breakout moment for Pakistani talent. With Shaheen Afridi leading the picks and several others landing prominent roles, the season promises to showcase Pakistan’s best in Australia’s top T20 league.
