Pakistan has announced its team for the upcoming five-match T20 series against New Zealand. Pakistan is set to face the Kiwis for a five-match series starting on April 18. Let us tell you that, fast bowler Mohammad Aamir has returned to the national team after almost four years. He last played for the national team in August 2020.
Aamir has recently withdrawn his retirement. At the same time, Imad Wasim, who once again made himself available for the team after a long time, has also got a place in the team. Also, Irrfan Khan and Usman Khan have earned call-ups for the series for the first time. Usman scored two centuries and two half-centuries for Multan Sultans in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League (PSL 2024).
Wahab Riaz gave a big statement after selecting the team
Selection committee member and senior team manager Wahab Riaz said in a press release issued by the PCB that, “The decision to include Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir was based on their availability for selection and the injury to Haris Rauf and the current form of Mohammad Nawaz. Was taken in view. “Both Aamir and Imad have the ability to win matches, and we are confident that they will continue to perform well.”
Pakistan’s squad for T20I series against New Zealand
Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Aamir, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saeem Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan , Zaman Khan.
non traveling reserve, Hasibullah Khan, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Aga