#Babar, #Shaheen & #Rizwan Dropped for #PAKvsBAN Series

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Karachi Kings' Babar Azam, left, and Lahore Qalandar's Shaheen Afridi, smile after his dismissal during a Pakistan Super League T20 cricket match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars at the National Stadium, in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan)
#Babar, #Shaheen & Rizwan have been dropped for the #PakvsBAN T20 series that Pakistan will play at home. Here’s a look at the story in detail to understand what led to this decision and what it could mean for the team’s future.

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So What’s The Squad Like?

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The squad for the series comprises of the following players.

Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Irfan Khan Niazi, Khushdil Shah, Mohd. Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohd. Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wicketkeeper), and Saim Ayub.

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#PAKvsBAN: End Of The Road For #Babar, #Shaheen & #Rizwan

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Media reports suggest that at least Babar Azam and Mohd. Rizwan are highly regarded by Pakistan’s new white-ball coach, Mike Hesson. Much will depend on how the new-look side performs in the upcoming series. Strong performances could make it difficult for the trio to reclaim their spots, while a disappointing showing may open the door for all three to stage a comeback.

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Either way, the series is likely to play a key role in shaping the composition and direction of Pakistan’s future T20 sides. With a new coaching setup and fresh faces in the squad, the series offers a testing ground for emerging talent to prove their mettle on the international stage. It will also give selectors valuable insight into how well the new players adapt to pressure situations. For the sidelined seniors, the performances of their replacements could either solidify the transition or leave the door ajar for a return. Ultimately, the series may set the tone for Pakistan’s T20 strategy moving forward.