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Pakistan cricket fans rejoice as experienced all-rounder Imad Wasim and fiery fast bowler Mohammad Amir have been recalled to the national T20I squad for the New Zealand series. Both players recently reversed their international retirem🤡ent decisions, paving꧟ the way for their dramatic comebacks.
A mixture of experience and youth in Pakistan’s squad
Wasim, a seasoned campaigner with 66 T20I appearances under his belt, boasts an impressive bowling record of 65 wickets at a miserly economy rate of 6.26. He also c𝔉ontributes valuable runs lower down the order, with a career stri✃ke rate of 131.7. His last outing in the green jersey came a year ago against New Zealand in Rawalpindi.
Amir, known for his devastating pace, brings a wealth of experience from his 50 T20I matches. He has rattled opposition batters w🤡ith 59 wickets at a decent economy rate of 7.02. However, his previous T20I appearance came back in August 2020 against England at Old T♍rafford.
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The selection panel further bolstered the squad with two exciting prospects. Uncapped middle-order batsman Muhammad Irfan Khan and flamboyant opener Usman Khan earned their maiden call-ups based on their stellar performances in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League (PSL). Their inclusion signifies the team’s focus on grooming young talent.
Abrar Ahmed, the young wrist-spinner who was named in the earlier T20I series against New Zealand but had to withdraw due to fitness concerns, gets another chance to impress. He’ll be the second wrist-spinning option alongside Usama Mir in the squad.
Pakistan’s squad for New Zealand T20Is:
Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohmmad Amir, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shahee🌼n Shah Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, Zaman Khan
This 17-member team, boasting a blend of experience and raw talent, will take on New Zealand in a five-match T20I series scheduled for April 18-27 across Rawalpindi and Lahore. The series promises to be an exciting spectacle for Pakistani cricket fans, eager to witness the veterans’ return and the youngsters’ potential.
