Australia cricket team star batter Steve Smith has opened up about his relationship with Pakistan star Babar Azam following their recent Big Bash League controversy.

Australia star Steve Smith slammed a record fourth century in the Big Bash League (BBL) on Friday, surpassing David Warner and Ben McDermott on the all-time list.

Since its inception in 2011-12, Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) has transformed the way T20 cricket is played across the globe.

Babar Azam was visibly frustrated after his dismissal on the first ball of the 13th over of the Sydney Sixers' chase. He even smashed his bat on the boundary cushions while walking towards the dugout.

Playing for the Sydney Sixers at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Steve Smith smashed 100 off 42 balls against the Sydney Thunder, leading his side to a five-wicket win.

Sydney Thunder captain David Warner slammed his second century of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) season on Friday.

Big Bash League: Star batters Babar Azam and Steve Smith triggered a hilarious moment during their second game as Sydney Sixers teammates during BBL on Friday.

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan was forced to retire out during Melbourne Renegades' Big Bash League (BBL) match against the Sydney Thunder on Monday.

A huge controversy erupted during Sydney Thunder's Women's Big Bash League 2025 match against Adelaide Strikers on Friday, November 28.

R Ashwin will no longer participate in the upcoming BBL 2025-26 season due to a knee injury.

This comes after R Ashwin was signed by the Sydney Thunder for the 15th edition of the Big Bash League last month.

R Ashwin will be available for the second half of the BBL scheduled from December 14 to January 25.

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg had personally reached out to Ashwin earlier this month to explore the possibility of his BBL participation.

Sydney Thunder captain David Warner was left fuming at his teammates.

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban was overturned by Cricket Australia last month, paving the way for his captaincy before he bids goodbye to competitive cricket.

Cricket Australia on Friday unveiled the schedule for the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL) with Perth Scorchers hosting Melbourne Stars in the tournament opener on December 15.

As Steve Smith was taking his guard to face the first ball of the match, David Warner was seen sledging him to distract his Australia teammate.

Sydney Thunder's head coach, Trevor Bayliss, will skip his team's clash against Adelaide Strikers on Tuesday in the Big Bash League (BBL) to attend the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction