Star Absences Rock SL vs PAK 1st T20I: Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi Out

• Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi were omitted from Pakistan's playing XI for the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka.
• Babar Azam's absence is attributed to his commitments in the Big Bash League (BBL).
• Shaheen Shah Afridi is out due to a knee injury and is currently undergoing rehabilitation in Lahore.
• Other key players like Mohammed Rizwan and Haris Rauf were also excluded due to their BBL commitments.
• Captain Salman Ali Agha expressed hope for Afridi's fitness for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Why It Matters: Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi missed the SL vs PAK 1st T20I due to BBL and injury.