Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been recalled as Pakistan made three adjustments to their squad for this month’s T20 World Cup.
Sarfaraz replaces Azam Khan, who was dropped after a evaluation of performances within the Nationwide T20 Cup.
Khan had initially been named within the squad of 15 introduced by the selectors on September 4.
Quick bowler Mohammad Hasnain was additionally dropped on Friday whereas younger batsman Haider Ali was introduced in.
Skilled batsman Fakhar Zaman has swapped locations with Khushdil Shah, who will now be a travelling reserve.
“The three in-form gamers carry with them wealth of expertise and expertise, and supply additional stability, steadiness and power,” chief selector Mohammad Wasim mentioned in an announcement on Friday.
Sohaib Maqsood has been retained within the squad however the Pakistan Cricket Board mentioned a ultimate resolution on his inclusion can be made following medical recommendation on his again drawback.
All of the World Cup gamers competed within the Nationwide T20 Cup after New Zealand and England deserted their excursions to Pakistan.
“I’m happy with the depth and top quality of cricket that we now have witnessed within the Nationwide T20,” Wasim mentioned.
Pakistan are in group 2 alongside India, New Zealand, Afghanistan and two qualifiers within the World Cup, which begins on October 17.
Squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim junior, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Sohaib Maqsood.
Travelling reserves: Khushdil Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Usman Qadir.