Babar Azam's 'Stunning Tantrum' After Steve Smith Snub in BBL Clash

• Babar Azam reportedly isolated himself after Steve Smith denied him strike during a BBL match, feeling 'disrespected'.
• Smith declined a single to retain strike for the Power Surge, then scored a BBL-record 32 runs in the 12th over.
• Azam got out first ball after eventually getting strike and reacted by smashing boundary ropes with his bat.
• He did not join teammates for post-match handshakes, telling them he felt 'disrespected' by Smith's actions.
• Smith had informed Azam of his intention to take strike for the Power Surge, citing strategic reasons and Azam's lower strike rate.

Why It Matters: Babar Azam threw a 'stunning tantrum' after feeling disrespected by Steve Smith's strategic strike denial.