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Babar Leaves BBL Midway To Join Pakistan’s National Camp

By IANS News January 22, 2026 • 12:50 PM View: 589

Big Bash League: Babar Azam will be unavailable for the remainder of the Big Bash League (BBL15) Finals Series as he will return to Pakistan to join his national team to commence preparations for upcoming international matches, the Sydney Sixers said on Thursday.

The Sixers have confirmed Daniel Hughes will replace Babar in the squad and will slot straight in as opener.

"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," Sixers said in a statement.

TAGS Babar Azam Big Bash League Finals Series Sydney Sixers Daniel Hughes Sydney Cricket Ground T20 WC

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