Pakistan announce squad for T20I series against New Zealand, key player returns after four years

Ranajit Dhar

getcricketnews|09-04-2024

Pakistan have announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. Pakistan are set to face the Blackcaps for a five-match series starting on April 18.Mohammad Amir has made a return to the team after almost four years. He last played for the national team in August 2020. Amir recently made a retirement U-turn. Notably, Imad Wasim, who made himself available for the team yet again, has been picked for the squad too. The decision to include Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir was a straightforward one, given their availability for selection and considering Haris Rauf's injury and Mohammad Nawaz's current form. Both Amir and Imad possess undeniable match-winning capabilities, and we trust they will consistently deliver strong performances to bolster the team's objectives," Selection committee member and senior team manager Wahab Riaz said in a press statement released by PCB. Notably, Irfan Khan and Usman Khan have earned maiden call-ups for the series. Usman Khan was recently banned by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) after "misrepresenting" to the board about his decision to play for UAE and also not completing the eligibility criteria obliged to do. He scored two centuries and as many half-centuries for Multan Sultans in the previous Pakistan Super League.
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