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Babar Azam To Miss BBL Knockout Matches: Pakistani star batsman Babar Azam is once again in the spotlight. The Sydney Sixers team is very close to the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 final, but at this crucial juncture, Babar Azam has left the team. The Sydney Sixers are scheduled to play a knockout match against the Hobart Hurricanes on January 23, and if they win, they will face the Perth Scorchers on January 25.This has raised questions among cricket fans: why was Babar dropped before such important matches? Let's find out the complete truth behind this.
Why Babar Azam Will Not Play BBL Knockout Matches
Thank you, Babar 👑
— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) January 22, 2026
Babar Azam has been recalled to join Pakistan’s national camp ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
He will be unavailable for the remainder of the BBL|15 Finals Series.
More info at https://t.co/XFOTpJiF9I 📲 pic.twitter.com/EOaLKZlLG0
As soon as the news of Babar's departure broke, speculation among fans intensified. However, the Sydney Sixers have clarified the situation by sharing official information on social media.
- National Duty: The main reason for Babar's departure is his international commitments. Pakistan is scheduled to play a series against Australia next week.
- Official Statement: The Sydney Sixers wrote, "Thank you Babar Azam. He has been released for upcoming international matches. He will not be available for the remaining matches of the BBL final series."
Babar Azam’s Struggling Form in BBL 15: A Look at Stats
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Although the official reason for Babar's departure is 'national duty', his performance throughout this season has disappointed fans and cricket experts.
Playing as an opener for the Sydney Sixers, Babar completely failed to find his rhythm.Babar Azam's performance in BBL 2025-26
Slow Strike Rate and Social Media Trolling
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In the era of T20 cricket, Babar Azam's batting strike rate of 103.06 was a cause for concern for the Sydney Sixers. He struggled throughout the tournament:
- Slow Innings: Babar hit only 3 sixes in 11 matches, which led to a lot of trolling on social media and several memes going viral.
- Failure in a Crucial Match: In an important match like the Qualifier against Perth Scorchers, Babar was dismissed for zero (0), which put immense pressure on the team.
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