India, Dec. 17 -- Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam endured another forgettable outing in the ongoing Big Bash League, with his struggles at the top of the order continuing for the Sydney Sixers. The right-hander once again fell cheaply, managing just 9 off 10 deliveries on Wednesday, extending a worrying run of single-digit scores.

Babar had arrived in the BBL amid high expectations, seen as a chance to rediscover form ahead of the T20 World Cup. Instead, the tournament has so far painted a grim picture. After opening his campaign with a dismissal for 2 against the Perth Scorchers last Sunday, the pressure only mounted when he returned to action against the Adelaide Strikers at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

His stay was cut short early...