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Strike retention > rotation
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Boundary percentage > averages
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Hesitation = wasted equity
Smith didn’t “disrespect” Babar.
He optimized the asset best suited for that micro-phase.
That’s how modern T20 works.
Why It Felt Insulting (But Wasn’t)
Babar Azam isn’t just a batter — he’s an institution in Pakistan cricket.
In bilateral formats, teams are structured around him.
Franchise leagues don’t work that way.
In the Sydney Sixers setup:









































