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Mohammad Amir & Imad Wasim Recalled, Babar To Lead As PAK Name Strong Squad For NZ T20Is

Amir has received a recall [X.com]Amir has received a recall [X.com]

In a significant development, Pakistan Cricket Board has named a robust 17-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. 

In a dramatic move, the selectors have recalled Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim into the national setup after the duo's impressive run in the PSL 2024. 

Babar Azam, who recently replaced Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, will lead the side in this series. 

His former opening partner Mohammad Rizwan has been picked as the wicket-keeper alongside swashbuckling middle-order batter Azam Khan. 

Imad, who enjoyed stellar success for Islamabad United in the PSL 2024, adds incredible all-round value to the squad. 

Saim Ayub, who played some blazing knocks for Peshawar Zalmi in the lucrative league, also finds a place in the side along with Multan Sultans’ prominent batter Usman Khan. 

Shaheen Afridi will lead the pace attack alongside Abbas Afridi, Amir, Naseem Shah and Zaman Khan. 

Regarding Amir and Imad's selection, selection committee member and senior team manager Wahab Riaz said, 

"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."


Pakistan squad for New Zealand T20Is

Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Mohmmad Amir, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, Zaman Khan

Non-travelling reserves: Haseebullah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, and Salman Ali Agha