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Pakistani batter Babar Azam will play no part in the Big Bash League 15 Challenger final as Sydney Sixers take on Hobart Hurricanes in a high-stakes encounter.
Azam was called back immediately by his country’s cricket board ahead of Pakistan’s series against the Australian side slated to begin next week.
“I have very enjoyed my time. Unfortunately, I will now have to leave the team, to go to the national duty,” he said.
“I have a lot of things I have to take back home – a lot of fun, a lot of positive things, so I have enjoyed it a lot.
“Especially, thank you to the Sydney Sixers fans; there is always support there, lot of support, lot of encourage(ment), a lot of fun, so I have very enjoyed that vibe at Sydney Cricket Ground, so thank you so much.”
“The level of fan engagement generated by Babar’s passionate supporters has been exceptional, highlighted by the Babaristan stand at the SCG, which has been a memorable feature of our home matches this season,” Sixers general manager Rachael Haynes said.
