Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 Prep Hit: Key Stars Miss Crucial Sri Lanka Series

• Pakistan begins T20 World Cup 2026 preparations without Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf in the Sri Lanka series.
• Key players are absent due to commitments in Australia’s Big Bash League, hindering team combination assessment for World Cup conditions.
• The Sri Lanka series is crucial as Pakistan will play all T20 World Cup 2026 matches at neutral venues in Sri Lanka.
• Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan face uncertain futures, with selectors potentially exploring new opening options.
• Opportunities arise for new talents like Khawaja Nafay, while Shadab Khan returns and Salman Ali Agha captains the squad.

Why It Matters: Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 preparations are challenged by key player absences in a vital Sri Lanka series.