All eyes are on Sydney Sixers as they line up their squad for the do-or-die Big Bash League 2025-26 clash against Brisbane Heat, with one decision attracting immediate attention. And that was Babar Azam’s place in the squad for the crucial BBL 2025-26 game despite his slow batting.
Sydney Sixers back Babar Azam for BBL 2025-26 clash against Brisbane Heat
Sydney Sixers have kept faith in Pakistan star Babar Azam, keeping him in their 14-player squad to win the match at the Gabba on Sunday (January 18) as they aim to finish second in the BBL 2025-26 points table.
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The match also promises a star-studded performance. Australian Test icons Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith will once again don the magenta jersey as the Brisbane Heat prepare for a mouth-watering clash against their national team-mates, including Michael Neser, Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja, with the stakes set to get even higher at The Gabba.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers squad for BBL 15 match:
Moises Henriques (captain), Sean Abbott, Babar Azam, Sam Curran, Joel Davis, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Josh Philippe, Lachlan Shaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc.
to be continued…