Babar Azam's Bat-Slamming Outburst After Steve Smith's Run Refusal in BBL

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News18•17-01-2026, 12:41
Babar Azam's Bat-Slamming Outburst After Steve Smith's Run Refusal in BBL
- •Babar Azam, playing for Sydney Sixers in the BBL, scored 47 runs off 38 balls against Sydney Thunder.
- •During the 11th over, captain Steve Smith refused a single, leaving Babar visibly upset.
- •Smith then scored 32 runs in the next over, including 4 consecutive sixes, justifying his decision.
- •Babar was bowled for 47 in the 13th over and angrily slammed his bat while walking off the field.
- •This incident follows Mohammad Rizwan being 'Retired Out' earlier in the week for slow batting, highlighting T20 pressure.
Why It Matters: Babar Azam showed frustration after Steve Smith's run refusal and his own dismissal in BBL.
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