Australian all-rounder Sean Abbott is frustrated at not being able to dismiss Pakistani star Babar Azam, declaring that he is “sick of bowling” to the batsman.
Abbott, who has represented Australia in 29 ODIs and 28 T20Is, has yet to claim Babar’s wicket in either white-ball format despite multiple encounters.
Abbott has bowled 48 deliveries to Babar in ODIs, conceding 40 runs without success. In T20Is, he has managed only 12 deliveries to the Pakistani batsman, leaking eight runs.
The duo currently plays together for Sydney Sixers in the ongoing Big Bash League 2025-26. Despite sharing the same dressing room in the franchise league, Abbott highlighted the difficulties he faces when bowling to the 31-year-old.
“Babar hits you where Babar wants to, and I’m sick of bowling at him,” Abbott said during an interview that has since gone viral on social media.
“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.
Abbott then praised Babar’s contribution to the Sixers squad, calling the Pakistan international an “asset” to 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.”
Earlier today, Abbott and Babar led Sydney Sixers to their second victory in BBL 2025-26 as the visitors defeated Melbourne Renegades by six wickets with five balls to spare.
Abbott set the tone for the crucial win by claiming 3/16 from his four overs. Babar then guided the chase with a not out half-century, top-scoring with a 46-ball 58 that included four fours and a six.