Cricket
Pakistan stunned fans by dropping their biggest stars from the Sri Lanka T20I series, just weeks before the 2026 T20 World Cup
It’s not only Babar and Shaheen. Mohammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf are also missing from the squad, raising serious questions about Pakistan’s World Cup build-up
The real reason BBL commitments. PCB chose to honour franchise contracts, allowing senior players to continue playing in the Big Bash League instead of recalling them
With senior stars absent, Salman Ali Agha has been named captain. PCB is clearly using this series to test new combinations and leadership options
Shadab Khan returns after injury, Khawaja Nafay earns maiden call-up PCB sees this as a chance to give young players exposure before the World Cup
Some call it a risky decision, others see it as long-term planning. Pakistan now head into the T20 World Cup with unanswered questions, but fresh options ready to step up