Pakistan captain Babar Azam has cut short his Big Bash League stint with the Sydney Sixers to focus on national duties, including the upcoming T20 World Cup and a home T20I series against Australia.
Despite being a marquee signing, Babar struggled to match the BBL’s fast-paced style, scoring 202 runs in 11 innings at an average of 22.44 and a strike rate of 103.06. His performance raised questions about his adaptation to aggressive T20 formats, although he remained a fan favourite, boosting the Sixers’ profile off the field. With the World Cup starting on February 7, Babar faces pressure to regain form quickly to solidify his place in Pakistan’s T20 setup.
