Afridi, Rizwan Enter BBL 2025 Draft

Shaheen Afridi, Rizwan To Enter BBL 2025 Draft

Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan, two established cricketing stars of Pakistan, will re-engage with Australia’s blockbuster Big Bash League (BBL) by entering the new BBL 2025 players draft. Both players are considered premium players because of their prior performances in the BBL.

Shaheen Afridi, known for his high pace and skill to take early wickets, had a memorable BBL stint for the Brisbane Heat. Conversely, Rizwan, Pakistan’s top wicket-keeper batter, will likely attract franchises as teams crave a high-standard opener and wicket-keeper.

📰| PCB has granted NOCs to Babar, Rizwan & Shaheen for BBL15. With the draft set for June 19, the prior NOC issuance suggests that an understanding has been reached between players and franchises, potentially ensuring their signing.#BBL15 https://t.co/YPyQqiBcRv pic.twitter.com/zzbswaJcRe

— T20 Franchise Rosters (Men) (@t20tracker) June 11, 2025

The inclusion of both will add their star attraction with elite international stars, as the BBL keeps attracting plenty of premium international players. Their announcement will be clamored over by fans in Australia and overseas and will be monitored by interested franchises rushing to showcase their new squads for the upcoming season.

It’s all part of Cricket Australia’s process to globalization of the tournament and to continue to attract fans who like to watch international stars playing world-class quality cricket. The urgent interest from fans for both Afridi and Rizwan with their previous performances is something the BBL would love to re-invigorate the tournament as these players have always attracted support and followers for their performances in the BBL.