Pakistan has excluded star cricketers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the T20 squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and a tri-series against Afghanistan and the UAE, the PCB announced on Sunday. Head coach Mike Hesson said both players remain crucial but are working on improving strike rate and playing spin, while current performers are delivering strongly. Since Hesson’s appointment in May, Pakistan have won a home series 3-0, lost 2-1 to Bangladesh away, and defeated West Indies 2-1 in the US. Hesson emphasized the team’s focus is on winning the tri-series and Asia Cup.