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SYDNEY: Pakistan’s cricket captain Babar Azam has expressed his enthusiasm at the opportunity to play alongside Australian batting star Steve Smith in the upcoming Big Bash League season. Both players are set to feature for the Sydney Sixers, a pairing that has already generated excitement among fans and cricket analysts alike.
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Babar described Smith as one of the best players in the world, highlighting the advice and guidance he has received from the Australian veteran over time. “It’s always special to play with someone like Steve Smith. Sharing the field with him will create great moments and memories,” he said, underlining his admiration for Smith’s skill and experience.
The two players’ collaboration is expected to bolster the Sixers’ batting line-up, bringing together Babar’s consistent run-scoring and Smith’s unorthodox but highly effective technique. Observers noted that the pairing could become one of the season’s most compelling storylines, offering young fans an opportunity to witness two of the world’s premier batsmen playing side by side.
