Babar Azam Departs BBL for Pakistan Duty Amidst Criticism

Star batter Babar Azam departs Sydney Sixers for national duty, missing BBL finals. Criticism over his strike rate follows his departure. Prepares for Pakistan's T20 World Cup campaign.

Babar Azam has departed the Big Bash League to rejoin Pakistan's national setup, making him unavailable for the Sydney Sixers' upcoming finals matches. His departure comes after a BBL season where his performance, particularly his strike rate, faced significant criticism. Azam scored 202 runs in the tournament, including two half-centuries, but his strike rate of 103 was the lowest among BBL players with over 200 runs in a season. He managed to hit only three sixes throughout his campaign.

Azam took to social media to thank the Sydney Sixers fans, teammates, and support staff for their backing during his time with the club. He stated his enjoyment of the experience despite the eventual departure for national duties. His focus now shifts to preparations for Pakistan's upcoming T20I series against Australia, which begins next Friday, and the subsequent T20 World Cup, for which the squad is yet to be announced.

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