Former Pakistan skipper and opening batsman, Mohammad Rizwan, will be a part of the Big Bash League. With the tournament set to commence in the next few months, he has a special message to all the fans who will be supporting him in the tournament. Rizwan plays for Melbourne Renegades in the next season,
Emphasizing the Australian challenge, Rizwan said that he is now ready to take up the Australian challenge once again. In the video, he also said that he loves taking challenges, as fans await to see him play for the team in the next edition. He will be in the same team as Jason Behrendorff, Hassan Khan, Adam Zampa, and Nathan Lyon.
1. Rizwan in BBL
Mohammad Rizwan will be playing for the first time in the Big Bash League. Ahead of the tournament, he was selected by the Melbourne Renegades to be a part of their line-up in the tournament. Renegades, having won the BBL’s eighth edition, will now be eager to get their second trophy win, as Rizwan joins the team.
For the next season, Melbourne Renegades have strengthened their batting line-up. The team will have players such as Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert, and Josh Brown available for them in the top order. If Rizwan comes to open for the team, fans will be excited to know who comes to open with him.
Mohammad Rizwan in Australia in T20Is:
- Innings: 12
- Not Out: 0
- Runs: 236
- Average: 19.66
- Strike Rate: 99.15
- 100s: 0
- 50s: 1
Rizwan and Jake Fraser-McGurk could be a great combination for the team. However, there are several other options too that fit to open for the team in the next edition of the Big Bash League. With Rizwan playing his first edition of the Big Bash League, he will be eager to make it worth remembering for the fans.
2. Melbourne Renegades Squad
The Melbourne Renegades have already announced their squad for the upcoming season. Their line-up is filled with both experienced and young talents, who are eager to prove themselves in the upcoming season.
Melbourne Renegades Squad: Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Nathan Lyon, Fergus O’Neill, Ollie Peake, Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Rogers, Tim Seifert, Callum Stow, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa.
Taking a look at this squad, the team has made some major changes ahead of the next season. Hassan Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, and Tim Seifert are the only international players who will be a part of the team in the next season.
3. Melbourne Renegades’ Fixtures
For the fans who are eager to watch Mohammad Rizwan play in the Big Bash League, they should also be aware of the fixtures of team for the next season. The Big Bash League 2025/26 will start from 14 December, but Melbourne Renegades will have their first clash take place on 15 December.
Melbourne Renegades Fixtures:
- 15 December 2025: Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat, Geelong, 1:45 PM IST
- 21 December 2025: Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, Geelong, 1:45 PM IST
- 29 December 2025: Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, Hobart, 1:45 PM IST
- 1 January 2026: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers, Melbourne (Docklands), 10:30 AM IST
- 4 January 2026: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, 12:35 PM IST
- 7 January 2026: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades, 1:45 PM IST
- 10 January 2026: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, Melbourne (Docklands), 1:45 PM IST
- 12 January 2026: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, Sydney, 1:45 PM IST
- 15 January 2026: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Melbourne (Docklands), 1:45 PM IST
- 17 January 2026: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades, Adelaide, 11:30 AM IST
So, for the fans who are supporting Melbourne Renegades in the next season, the matches of the team will start from 15 December 2025 and come to an end on 17 January 2026. Fans have huge expectations from Mohammad Rizwan to deliver big in his very first BBL season, and help the Renegades reach the playoffs.