Pakistan Squad For Sri Lanka ODIs Announced
Umer Jamshaid Published September 21, 2019 | 01:04 PM
Abid Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Shinwari recalled
Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st September, 2019) Pakistan men’s team head coach and chief selector, Misbah-ul-Haq, has named a 16-member squad for three ODIs against Sri Lanka, from 27 September to 2 October, in Karachi.
Abid Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Shinwari have earned recalls.
Hasan Ali misses out his place in the side due to a back spasm. He will undergo rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore.
The squad for the three T20Is against Sri Lanka in Lahore will be announced during the one-day series. Until then, the other players in the probables camp will continue to train at the NCA.
Misbah-ul-Haq: “After thorough discussions with the members of the selection committee and meticulous planning, I feel we have put together the best possible squad.
“These are the only 50-over matches we play this season and we want to make their optimum use. Over the course of my cricketing career, I have realised there are no easy games and there are no easy opponents in cricket.
But, a season-opening series is crucial for setting the tone. It is extremely important that we produce solid performances and have favourable results as it will build the confidence of our players and help in carrying the momentum Down Under.
“The five boys, who have been recalled, were straightforward selections. Iftikhar Ahmed is a batsman who can also bowl off-spin and provides the captain with necessary bowling depth as Sri Lanka boasts a few left-handers in their ranks.
Mohammad Nawaz has been performing well in domestic matches. Despite their strong performances, Moahmmad Rizwan, Usman Shinwari and Abid Ali were unlucky to miss out the World Cup squad.
“This is, however, a perfect opportunity for these players to prove their mettle in international cricket and cement their place in the one-day side.”
ODI Squad (in alphabetical order, domestic teams in brackets):
1. Sarfaraz Ahmed (captain) (Sindh)
2. Babar Azam (vice-captain) (Central Punjab)
3. Abid Ali (Sindh)
4. Asif Ali (Northern)
5. Fakhar Zaman (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
6. Haris Sohail (Balochistan)
7. Iftikhar Ahmed (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
8. Imad Wasim (Northern)
9. Imam-ul-Haq (Balochistan)
10. Mohammad Amir (Northern)
11. Mohammad Hasnain (Sindh)
12. Mohammad Nawaz (Northern)
13. Mohammad Rizwan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
14. Shadab Khan (Northern)
15. Usman Shinwari (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
16. Wahab Riaz (Southern Punjab)
Series schedule:
27 Sep – 1st ODI, National Stadium, Karachi
29 Sep – 2nd ODI, National Stadium, Karachi
2 Oct – 3rd ODI, National Stadium, Karachi
5 Oct – 1st T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
7 Oct – 2nd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
9 Oct – 3rd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Related Topics
Recent Stories
SC orders end of encroachments in Karachi
Nazish Jahangir denies viral screenshots, calls them fake
Govt likely to hike electricity price once again
Bismah Maroof announces immediate retirement from international cricket
Malala expresses unwavering support for Gaza people
Selection committee dissolved over Pakistan women cricket team's poor performanc ..
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz in police uniform at Chung police center
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 25 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 25 April 2024
Mired in crisis, Boeing reports another loss
Session Awarding Ceremony 2024 held at Cadet College Muzaffarabad
Austrian ski great Hirscher to make comeback under Dutch flag
More Stories From Sports
-
Zone-VI Whites qualify for final in cricket tournament
2 minutes ago -
Int’l tennis player Hamza receives cash award incentive for outstanding performance
42 minutes ago -
Chief Minister KP to open Inter-Madrasa, Special Games on April 30
52 minutes ago -
IOC Refugees Olympic Team to be announced on May 2
2 hours ago -
Bismah Maroof announces immediate retirement from international cricket
4 hours ago -
Norman sees Adelaide success as blueprint for all LIV Golf events
4 hours ago
-
Mohsin Naqvi reconstitutes women’s selection committee
5 hours ago -
Selection committee dissolved over Pakistan women cricket team's poor performance
6 hours ago -
Paris holds its breath for Olympic swimming events in murky Seine
8 hours ago -
Austrian ski great Hirscher to make comeback under Dutch flag
18 hours ago -
Tennis: ATP/WTA Madrid Open results - 1st update
18 hours ago -
Osaka seals first win on clay since 2022 in Madrid
18 hours ago