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Babar Azam Shut Himself In Change Room, Told Teammates He Felt Disrespected After Steve Smith's No Run: Report

January 18, 2026

Babar Azam reportedly felt disrespected by Steve Smith during a Big Bash League match, leading him to isolate himself in the change room. Smith's decision to refuse a single off the last ball of the 11th over, to maintain strike for the power surge, upset Babar, resulting in a tense atmosphere in the Sydney Sixers' dressing room.

Babar Azam Shut Himself In Change Room, Told Teammates He Felt Disrespected After Steve Smith's No Run: Report

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Babar Azam shut himself in the change room after feeling disrespected by Steve Smith.
Smith refused a single to keep strike for the power surge, infuriating Babar.
Babar scored 47 runs off 39 balls before being dismissed.
Smith went on to score a century off 42 balls.
The incident created tension in the Sydney Sixers dressing room.

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Babar Azam Shut Himself In Change Room, Told Teammates He Felt Disrespected After Steve Smith's No Run: Report

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