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Australia pacer Sean Abbott has admitted his frustration at bowling to Babar Azam, calling the Pakistan star batter extremely hard to contain once he gets going.
Babar Azam is playing alongside Sean Abbott for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL) 15.
Speaking during a chat with fellow players, Abbott admitted that bowling to Babar Azam is a challenging task due to his skill and temperament.
“Babar hits you where Babar wants to, and I’m sick of bowling at him,” Abbott said.
“Whether it’s domestic cricket or international cricket, I don’t think I’ve ever got him out, and it feels a bit like a death by a thousand cuts sometimes because you look up the scoreboard and he is striking at 120 and you don’t feel like you are nowhere near getting him out,” he added.
He also praised Babar’s contributions to the Sixers, calling him a vital cog and a perfect fit for the team.
“So, a real asset to have, and he has been a hell of a fit for us so far. Really blessed that Babar [is] in the Sixers.”
Abbott described facing him as frustrating, saying it often feels like “death by a thousand cuts” as Babar maintains a high strike rate while rarely giving a chance for dismissal.
Earlier today, Babar Azam and Sean Abbott combined to lead Sydney Sixers to a six-wicket victory over the Melbourne Renegades in BBL 15.
Babar finished on 58 not out from 46 balls, striking four fours and a six, while Abbott was the pick of the Sixers’ bowlers with three wickets to his name.
Overall, Babar has scored 129 runs in five matches so far with the help of two half-centuries.
On the other hand, Sean Abbott is BBL’s all-time highest wicket-taker with 179 scalps in 126 matches.
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