Australia's selectors anticipate Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood may miss the T20I series against Pakistan but expect them to be fit for the T20 World Cup. A long-term approach, similar to Travis Head's 2023 World Cup strategy, is being considered for Cummins, potentially managing him through early tournament stages for later impact. Both players, along with Tim David, are in the provisional squad, pending fitness assessments for injuries including Achilles, hamstring, and lumbar stress.