Particle.news

Fit-Again Josh Hazlewood Returns to BBL With Sydney Sixers on Supplementary Deal

The comeback offers Australia a timely look at his T20 World Cup readiness following hamstring then Achilles setbacks.

Overview

  • Sydney Sixers confirmed Hazlewood has signed as a supplementary-contracted player for the remainder of BBL 15.
  • The fast bowler is set for his first Big Bash appearances since 2019, having only ever represented the Sixers in the competition.
  • He missed the Ashes after a hamstring injury and then an Achilles issue during rehabilitation delayed his return.
  • He has been named in Australia's provisional squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
  • He joins a mid-table Sixers side reported to include Babar Azam, with Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith set to link up after the Sydney Test.