Australia Rests Cummins, Hazlewood for Pakistan Series Ahead of T20 World Cup

• Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are rested from Australia's T20 series against Pakistan due to injuries, prioritizing their recovery for the upcoming World Cup.
• Cummins is recovering from a lower back injury and is expected to join the World Cup squad later in the tournament, around game three or four.
• Hazlewood is dealing with hamstring and Achilles problems, while Tim David is also nursing a hamstring strain but is expected to be fit for the World Cup start.
• Selectors' chief George Bailey confirmed Glenn Maxwell and Tim David are also rested from the three-match series in Lahore, starting January 29.
• Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards could debut for Australia, included in the 17-man squad for the Pakistan series, offering young talent valuable experience.

Why It Matters: Australia prioritizes key players' fitness by resting Cummins, Hazlewood, Maxwell, and David before the T20 World Cup.