Pakistan embody Abrar Ahmed, Qasim Akram amongst probables for ODI sequence in opposition to New Zealand

The PCB has picked 21 probables for the upcoming ODI sequence in opposition to New Zealand to be performed from January 9 to 13 at National Stadium in Karachi.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 28, 2022 23:36 IST

PAK embody Abrar, Qasim amongst probables for ODI sequence in opposition to NZ. Courtesy: AP

By India Today Web Desk: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Wednesday, December 28, named 21 probables for the upcoming ODI sequence in opposition to New Zealand. The selectors will choose a 16-member squad after the Pakistan Cup and the second Test on the National Stadium in Karachi.

Sharjeel Khan, who final performed an ODI means again in January 2017, has been named among the many probables. In 25 ODIs, the southpaw has scored 812 runs with one century and 6 half-centuries. After making his Pakistan comeback, Sharjeel has solely performed T20Is and hasn’t donned the nationwide jersey since August 2021.

Qasim Akram, who was Pakistan’s captain within the U19 World Cup earlier this yr, was additionally picked. He additionally performed for the Karachi Kings within the Pakistan Super League (PSL) beneath Babar Azam’s captaincy.

Abrar Ahmed, who has been a revelation for Pakistan in red-ball cricket over the past couple of weeks, might be seeking to break via to the ODI workforce. Abrar picked up 11 wickets on his debut in opposition to Ben Stokes’ England.

Shaheen Shah Afridi stays to be absent after he sustained an harm throughout the T20 World Cup 2022 remaining. In the checklist of probables, Abrar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Ihsanullah, Kamran Ghulam, Qasim Akram, and Tayyab Tahir are those who’re but to make their ODI debuts.

The three ODIs between Pakistan and New Zealand will happen on January 9, 11, and 13 on the National Stadium in Karachi.

Probables:

Babar Azam (captain), Abdullah Shafiq, Abrar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Ihsanullah, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Qasim Akram, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Sharjeel Khan, and Tayyab Tahir

Edited By:

sabyasachi chowdhury

Published On:

Dec 28, 2022