Babar Azam retained by Sydney Sixers for Brisbane Heat clash despite Steve Smith controversy

All eyes are on the Sydney Sixers as they lock in their squad for their do-or-die Big Bash League 2025-26 clash against the Brisbane Heat, with one decision grabbing immediate attention. And that was Babar Azam’s spot in the squad for the crucial BBL 2025-26 game despite his slow batting.

Sydney Sixers back Babar Azam for do-or-die BBL 2025-26 clash against Brisbane Heat

The Sydney Sixers have kept faith in Pakistan star Babar Azam, retaining him in their 14-player squad for the must-win match at the Gabba on Sunday (January 18) as they aim for a second-place finish on the BBL 2025-26 points table.

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The match also promises a star-studded showdown. Australian Test icons Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith will once again pull on the magenta jersey, setting up mouth-watering battles against their national teammates on the Brisbane Heat side, featuring Michael Neser, Marnus Labuschagne, and Usman Khawaja, raising the stakes even higher at The Gabba.

Sydney Sixers Squad for BBL 15 clash vs Brisbane Heat:

Moises Henriques (C), Sean Abbott, Babar Azam, Sam Curran, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Josh Philippe, Lachlan Shaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc.

To be continued…