The big-name imports continue to arrive in Australia ahead of BBL|15, with Hobart Hurricanes spinner Rishad Hossain the latest to board a flight headed for our shores.
The Bangladeshi leg-spinner posted on Instagram aboard his flight to Australia, with the caption “BBL”.
He’s expected to be part of Hobart’s Round 1 line-up, likely to bat 8/9 and bowl 4 overs with his legbreaks.
The Brisbane Heat confirmed the arrival of Pakistani left-armer Shaheen Shah Afridi with shots of him at the airport.
Afridi is expected to play a key role up front for the Heat, who’ve already lost fellow left-armer Spencer Johnson for the season with a back injury.
The number one draft pick has landed. Welcome to Brisbane, @iShaheenAfridi 🦅 #BBL15 | @BrisbaneAirport pic.twitter.com/gr9qQdtrY3
— Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL) December 8, 2025
The Melbourne Renegades posted a video of Pakistani top-order batsman Mohammad Rizwan tuning up in the nets.
Rizwan appears set to open the batting for the ‘Gades and take the gloves as their wicketkeeper.
He’s here. 💥 pic.twitter.com/v9j4Bfa7uL
— Melbourne Renegades (@RenegadesBBL) December 8, 2025
The Perth Scorchers revealed Finn Allen’s arrival with a post at the airport, along with Laurie Evans who’s already been socializing with teammate Ashton Agar at Cottesloe beach.
Strikers pair Luke Wood and Jamie Overton posted Instagram stories in Adelaide, including playing golf together too.
