Sydney, Jan. 22 -- Pakistan star Babar Azam will miss Friday's do-or-die KFC BBL|15 Challenger final for the Sydney Sixers after being recalled by his country immediately aheadof their series against Australia next week.
It means Babar will be absent for the rest of the Sixers' finals campaign should they beat Hobartat the SCG to set up a rematch with the Scorchers in Sunday's BBL Final in Perth.
Pakistan are yet to announce their squad for next month's T20 World Cup but face the Aussies in three 20-over internationals in Lahore from next Friday as a precursor to the global tournament.
In a statement this afternoon, Babar thanked Sixers fans, coaches and players for their support during his time with the club.
"I have very (much) enjoye...