India, Aug. 17 -- Pakistan chief selector Ajib Javed minced no words as he offered a straight and simple reasoning behind Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's exclusion from the 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. Both Babar and Rizwan have been out of reckoning when it comes to T20Is, and they haven't been a part of the team for the last few series. However, fans of Pakistan cricket believed selectors would go back to the duo, considering the importance of the eight-team tournament.

However, this is far from the truth, as Pakistan have opted to stick with the youngsters. Salman Ali Agha will lead the side in the Asia Cup, which begins on September 9 in the UAE.

Speaking to reporters shortly after announcing the squad, Aqib Javed sai...