Babar Azam Faces Criticism for Low Strike Rate in Big Bash League Debut Season

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has struggled in his debut Big Bash League season with the Sydney Sixers, scoring 202 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 104. In a crucial match chasing 172, he scored just 1 run off 7 balls before being dismissed, though the Sixers secured a playoff spot. His slow scoring has drawn criticism, especially compared to teammate Steve Smith, who has maintained a higher strike rate and impact in fewer innings.