Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik briefs to media during a practice session at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 7, 2018. Pakistan left all-rounders Mohammad Hafeez and Imad Wasim out of a 16-man squad for the six-nation Asia Cup, to be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from next week, selectors announced on September 4. ARIF ALI / AFP

Pakistan cricket chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq (C) talks with team coach Mickey Arthur (L) and captain Sarfraz Ahmed during the team practise at the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore on September 4, 2018. Pakistan left all-rounders Mohammad Hafeez and Imad Wasim out of a 16-man squad for the six-nation Asia Cup, to be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from next week, selectors announced Tuesday. ARIF ALI / AFP