“Babar, Rizwan Not Suitable for T20s”

Pakistan’s star batting pair, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, have been excluded from the Asia Cup 2025 squad due to concerns about their T20 performance, with former coach Mickey Arthur citing their inability to adapt to the fast-paced nature of modern T20 cricket. The duo’s slow starts in powerplay overs have led to criticism, as the format now demands aggressive hitting from the start, prompting the PCB to demote them to Category B contracts following their underwhelming performances in recent global tournaments.

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