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Babar Azam leaves BBL early to join Pakistan squad

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Babar Azam leaves BBL

LAHORE:Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam has concluded his stint in Australia’s Big Bash League as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) called him back to prepare for the upcoming T20 series against Australia. He will no longer be available for the remaining matches with the Sydney Sixers.

PCB officials confirmed that Babar’s early return was due to his national duties, and he is expected to report to the Pakistan team’s training camp shortly.

Speaking on his departure, Babar said, “It has been a great experience playing for the Sydney Sixers. I am grateful for the love and support of the fans. Now it’s time to focus on my national duties. Playing in the Big Bash has taught me a lot, and the memories will always stay with me.”

He added that he would continue to support the Sydney Sixers in their upcoming matches.

During his 11-match stint, Babar scored 202 runs, including 19 fours and 3 sixes. With his departure, all Pakistani players have now exited this season of the Big Bash League.

BBL: Haris Rauf takes stunning catch to dismiss Alex Carey

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In the 34th match of the Big Bash League (BBL), Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf grabbed a spectacular catch to dismiss Alex Carey.

Adelaide Strikers were bowled out for 83 runs, and Melbourne Stars chased down the target of 84 runs in 15.1 overs for the loss of four wickets. Tom Curran was named Player of the Match for taking four wickets while conceding just 10 runs.

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Rauf’s highlight came when he dived to catch Alex Carey off Curran’s delivery for just 3 runs, ending the Strikers’ opener’s innings. The catch has since gone viral, showcasing Rauf’s athleticism and sharp fielding skills.

In the match, Haris Rauf bowled 4 overs, conceding 20 runs without taking a wicket, but he continues to lead the league with 15 wickets.

Meanwhile, another Pakistani pacer, Hassan Ali, representing Adelaide Strikers, bowled 4 overs for 21 runs and picked up one wicket.

This victory strengthened Melbourne Stars’ position in the BBL standings, while Adelaide Strikers struggled to post competitive totals.

BBL: Mohammad Rizwan retired by captain over slow scoring

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Sydney: In an unusual incident during the Big Bash League (BBL), Melbourne Renegades captain Will Sutherland retired Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan during his innings, apparently due to slow scoring.

The incident occurred on Monday in the 33rd match of the 15th edition of the BBL, when Melbourne Renegades faced Sydney Thunder. Rizwan had scored 26 runs off 23 balls when the captain signaled him to leave the field.

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A video shared by the BBL on social media shows Sutherland gesturing Rizwan back to the pavilion so that he himself could take the crease.

 Commentators on the broadcast praised the decision, saying it could have been done a little earlier. The video quickly went viral, sparking strong reactions from cricket fans, many of whom called the forced retirement “embarrassing.”

Rizwan has struggled with the bat during the ongoing BBL season. In eight matches so far, he has scored 167 runs at an average of 20.88 and has yet to hit a half-century.

In the match, Melbourne Renegades posted 170 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted 20 overs.