So, Babar Azam just pulled a disappearing act on the Sydney Sixers right before the Big Bash finals. Sure, he racked up 202 runs, but with a strike rate that could use a turbo boost. Now, the Sixers are calling in Daniel Hughes, hoping he can swing the bat harder than Babar's average — because let's face it, the stakes are higher than Tony Stark's ego.

Cricket
Quick rundown
- 1.Babar Azam departs Sixers for national duties just before the Challenger.
- 2.Daniel Hughes returns to shore up the Sixers' balance for the final push.
- 3.Azam’s 202 runs at 22.44 avg and 103.06 SR become notable trivia in a season of big hits.
- 4.Steve Smith–Babar clash hints at a culture misunderstanding, quickly resolved by Henriques.
- 5.With the international curveball, the Sixers still march toward the finals.

