Pakistan unveiled its squad for the upcoming T20I series and Asia Cup, notably excluding Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in a strategic shift towards aggressive batting. Coach Mike Hesson emphasized Babar's need to improve his strike rate and play against spin, suggesting his participation in the Big Bash League as a crucial opportunity to showcase his evolution.
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