PCB announced 16 Member squad for three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 9, Monday at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi. Haris Rauf, who injured himself during the England Tests will be back in action for the ODI games.
Mohammad Rizwan, who was left out for the Test series against the Kiwis, will be back for the limited-overs games.
Shadab Khan, the vice-captain of Pakistan, ruled out from the series after fracturing his right index finger in Australia the previous week. Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, and Zahid Mehmood were also a part of the team.
“We had limited ODI cricket last year and this year, we are scheduled to play 11 ODIs before we participate in the ACC Asia Cup, followed by the World Cup in conditions that will be familiar to us. So, we aim to make optimum use of these 11 ODIs by providing opportunities to our consistent performers that will enable us to select the best available players for the two important tournaments,” Shahid Afridi, Interim Chief Selector, said in PCB’s official statement.
Pakistan’s squad for three ODIs vs New Zealand: Babar Azam (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Tayyab Tahir, Usama Mir
