Babar Azam’s journey in the Australian Big Bash League is over.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has called up Babar Azam for the series against Australia.
Babar Azam will not be available for the rest of the matches for Sydney Sixers.
Thank you, Babar 👑
Babar Azam has been recalled to join Pakistan’s national camp ahead of the upcoming international matches.
He will not be available for the rest of the BBL|15 Finals Series.
More information at https://t.co/XFOTpJiF9I 📲 pic.twitter.com/EOaLKZlLG0
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– Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) 22 January 2026
Babar Atam says that he enjoyed being part of Sydney Sixers, I am very grateful for the love and support of the fans, now is the time for national duty.
He added that he got an opportunity to learn a lot by playing in the Big Bash, the time spent here will always be remembered, pray for the next Sydney Sixers match.
A message from Babar before he returns to Pakistan to join his fellow nationals in the camp 🩷 pic.twitter.com/0vO0Nuokzw
– Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) 22 January 2026
It is worth mentioning that Babar Azam scored 202 runs in 11 matches which included 3 sixes and 19 fours. With the departure of Babar Azam, all Pakistani players are out of the Big Bash League.
