Australian Associated Press on MSN

Babar Azam leaves BBL day before grand final qualifier

Superstar international signing Babar Azam has left the Sydney Sixers one day before their BBL grand final qualifier.
ABP News on MSN

Babar Azam Won't Be Playing Remainder Of BBL 2025-26 - Here's Why

Pakistani batting star Babar Azam will not be playing remainder of Big Bash League 2025-26, with Sydney Sixers confirming his recall to Pakistan for national assignments. The franchise announced on Thursday (Jan 22),
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Babar Azam to miss remainder of BBL finals, set to return to Pakistan for team camp

The announcement comes just 24 hours before Sydney Sixers' Challenger final against Hobart Hurricanes

Babar Azam breaks silence in shock act after leaving Sydney Sixers before BBL finals game

Smith went on to make a BBL record 32 runs during the next over but Babar was seething and stormed off the ground after getting out moments later. He refused to come out and shake hands after the game, and Sixers captain Moises Henriques said it took Babar a couple of days to cool down before he and Smith "kissed and made up".

Babar Azam’s feud with Steve Smith lasted ‘couple of days’; stemmed from ‘cultural’ differences: ‘He didn’t understand’

The beef between Babar Azam and Steve Smith went on longer than expected.

Babar Azam and Several Pakistan Cricketers Reportedly Lose Millions in Investment Scam

Several Pakistan cricketers, including Babar Azam, have reportedly suffered heavy financial losses after allegedly investing in a Ponzi scheme. Reports