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In a move that’s caught the attention of cricket fans, Babar Azam’s journey in Australia’s Big Bash League has been cut short. The Pakistan captain, who was slated to play for the Sydney Sixers in the upcoming playoffs, is heading back home after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to recall him.The reason? It all comes down to a worrying dip in his form.For a player known for his elegant style and consistent run-scoring, Babar’s time in the BBL was uncharacteristically quiet. He just couldn’t seem to find his usual rhythm at the crease. Across his matches for the Sixers, the runs were hard to come by, and his strike rate remained surprisingly low for the fast-paced T20 format.Perhaps the most telling statistic of his struggle is that a player of his calibre, known for clearing the ropes with ease, failed to hit a single six during his entire BBL campaign this season. It was clear to anyone watching that the world-class batsman just wasn’t himself.Seeing their star player and national captain struggling, the PCB has stepped in. The board has decided that it’s more beneficial for Babar to return to Pakistan and work on his batting away from the pressures of a high-stakes T20 tournament. The focus now is on helping him regroup and rediscover his touch ahead of a busy cricketing schedule, including the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) and important international tours.While the Sydney Sixers will be without their star Pakistani import for the crucial playoff matches, they do have a silver lining. With the conclusion of the Test series against South Africa, Australian cricket hero Steve Smith is now available to join the squad, providing a massive boost to their batting lineup just when they need it most.For Babar, the focus now shifts from the bright lights of the BBL to the familiar practice nets back home, as he looks to find the form that has made him one of the world’s most feared batsmen.