The star duo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan continued to remain absent from T20Is as Pakistan announced their Asia Cup squad on Sunday.

Babar Azam vs Mohammad Rizwan remains Pakistan cricket’s hottest debate, with Babar’s consistency and records outshining Rizwan’s fighting spirit in ODI cricket.

Pakistan's ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan spoke candidly following his team's loss in the third and final ODI of the series against the West Indies at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Tuesday. During the post-match presentation, Rizwan, after losing the three-match ODI series 2-1, acknowledged the challenges his team faced on a tricky pitch.

Former Pakistan bowler Tanveer Ahmed urged Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to consider retiring if disrespected after Asia Cup snub, citing Virat Kohli.

The third and final ODI between Pakistan and West Indies in Trinidad on Tuesday turned into a nightmare for Mohammad Rizwan’s men, as a stunning spell from Jayden Seales and a captain’s knock from Shai Hope delivered the Caribbean side their first ODI series triumph over Pakistan in 34 years.