Pakistan’s ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is set to return from his injury as he’s been included in the 15-man world cup squad announced by Pakistan selectors.
The squad also featured Shan Masood, who is yet to play in a T20I, while Haider Ali was recalled to the side after last featuring in the format in December 2021.
There is no room for Fakhar Zaman in the 15-man main squad. However, he has been sidelined to the reserves after a knee injury and despite much buzz on social media, there was also no recall for veteran Shoaib Malik.
Hasan Ali, who was named as a replacement after multiple injuries in the bowling department, has been left out of the squad. He was not even named in the reserves.
Squad: Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Sabbir Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain, Mossadek Hossain, Litton Das, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Najmul Hossain, Nasum Ahmed.
Standby: Soumya Sarkar, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan.
Pakistan’s Schedule:
October 23: India vs Pakistan — 7:00 PM at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
October 27: Pakistan vs Group B Winner — 7:00 PM at Perth Stadium, Perth
October 30: Pakistan vs Group A Runner-up — 3:00 PM at Perth Stadium, Perth
November 3: Pakistan vs South Africa — 7:00 PM at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
November 6: Pakistan vs Bangladesh — 2:30 PM at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
