Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Todd Greenberg has confirmed that Pakistan players will remain available for the entire Big Bash League (BBL) 15 season, settling earlier concerns about their participation due to Pakistan’s upcoming T20I tour of Sri Lanka in January. The BBL 15 features several of Pakistan’s top cricketers, including Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Hasan Ali.
Speaking on the morning of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval, Greenberg stated that Cricket Australia had received firm assurances that all Pakistani players signed for the league would participate throughout the competition. This confirmation ensures fans and franchises can rely on the presence of these key international stars for the full duration of BBL 15.
Greenberg also provided updates on Australia’s scheduled T20I tour of Pakistan ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, noting that CA and the Australian Cricketers’ Association have already dispatched representatives to Pakistan for a pre-tour security assessment. He emphasized that player safety remains a priority and said discussions will continue with players post-Ashes series to address any security concerns, recalling his own 2022 visit to Pakistan as a positive experience.
Additionally, Greenberg mentioned that the three-match ODI portion of Australia’s tour to Pakistan, part of the Future Tours Programme (FTP), has been rescheduled to June to accommodate scheduling adjustments.
