Star pacer Mohammad Amir and all-rounder Imad Wasim are sensational in cricket as they are named in Pakistan’s 17-player squad for the 5-match T20I series against New Zealand race. The five-match T20I series will begin on April 18 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and conclude on April 27 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both Aamir and Wasim have changed their decision to retire in order to be able to participate in the upcoming 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement on Tuesday: “The list also includes all-rounder Imad Wasim and fast bowler Mohammad Amir. The two veteran players retired last month He is now ready to play.”

Imad played 66 T20Is in which he scored 486 runs at a strike rate of 131.7 and took 65 wickets at an economy rate of 6.26. He last played for Pakistan 12 months ago at home against New Zealand in Rawalpindi.

Amir, who last played for Pakistan against England at Old Trafford in August 2020, has played 50 T20Is in which he took 59 wickets at an economy rate of 7.02.

Meanwhile, Babar Azam has also made his comeback as Pakistan captain in the white-ball format and will lead the team in the upcoming series against New Zealand at home.

Haris Rauf recently returned to Pakistan’s central contract roster but was unable to feature in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as he is still recovering from a shoulder injury.

Pakistan also refreshed its coaching staff for the next assignment with former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood taking over as head coach for the five-match series.

He will be joined by Mohammad Yousuf (batting coach) and Syed Ajmal (spin bowling coach), while former chief selector Wahab Riaz will now serve as team manager.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan men’s cricket team is currently in Kakul to participate in a fitness camp organized by Pakistan Army coaches.

Newly appointed senior team manager Wahab Riaz said in a statement following Amir and Imad’s return: “Given the availability of Imad Waseem and Mohammad Amir, consideration was given to With Haris Rauf’s injury and Mohammad Nawaz’s current form, the decision to bring in Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir was an easy one.” Via PCB

“Both Amir and Imad possess undeniable winning ability and we are confident they will continue to deliver strong performances to support the team’s goals. As we prepare for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies , this series holds great significance “for the Pakistan team. The goal is not to just focus on the strong New Zealand team, but to reflect and identify areas for improvement. I expect the players will seize this opportunity and strengthen their World Cup contention. ” he added.

Lineup: Babar Azam (centre), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wa Sim, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, Irrfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen ·Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan and Zaman Khan.

Non-travel reserves: Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Sahibzada Farhan and Salman Ali Agha.

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