India, Jan. 22 -- Babar Azam is set to leave the Sydney Sixers camp right before a crucial playoff match against the Hobart Hurricanes, with a spot in the Big Bash League final on the line. After a poor run of form and some disgruntlement for the Pakistan batter through his campaign with the Sixers, he leaves the tournament to join Pakistan's training camp.

"Babar Azam has been recalled to join Pakistan's national camp ahead of upcoming international fixtures. He will be unavailable for the remainder of the BBL|15 Finals Series," read a post by the Sydney Sixers social media accounts to announce Babar's departure.

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