India, Sept. 24 -- Pakistan could be without their premier batter Babar Azam for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka.

According to reports emerging from Pakistan cricket circles, the selection committee is likely to rest the former captain from the shortest format.

The move is part of a deliberate strategy by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to have Babar focus on domestic red-ball cricket to regain his batting rhythm.

Here is the real context behind why Babar is set to miss the Sri Lanka tour and what it means for his international future.

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