With the opening match of BBL06 exactly seven days away on December 20th, here at Zero Wicket we've decided to make a list for the occasion!

The Big Bash League houses some of the best cricketers from Australia as well as overseas each year, but unfortunately for whatever reason, some of the big stars just don't live up to the hype.

We've decided to put together a short list of players who we know will make an impact during the upcoming season, so here are our seven superstars for BBL06.

5Tim Paine (Hobart Hurricanes)

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Tim Paine of the Hurricanes wicketkeeps during the Big Bash League match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Brisbane Heat at Blundstone Arena on January 2, 2015 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Hobart's captain has been one of the longest serving members of the Hurricanes side, so Tim Paine is well aware of the competition his side faces this season.

For a wicketkeeper Paine's BBL average is quite high, as the 32-year-old has smashed 883 runs at 29.43 over his 33-match career.

As it stands the Hurricanes are a big light in the batting stocks so Paine knows he must lead this side if they're to be a real title threat, and there's no doubt he has enough quality with the bat to guide his team to the post-season.