Pakistan has replaced leg-spinner Usman Qadir with batsman Fakhar Zaman in the 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Usman Qadir will remain in Australia as a traveling reserve player with the national squad.
Usman Qadir suffered an injury during the T20 International match against England on September 25. He was diagnosed with a hareline fracture in his right thumb. They are not available for selection till October 22.
Earlier, Fakhar Zaman was among the three players who were included in the Pakistan squad as a reserve cricketer. He along with Shaheen Shah Afridi will reach Brisbane from London on Saturday.
Pakistan have to play warm-up matches against England and Afghanistan in Brisbane on October 17 and 19 respectively.
Pakistan Squad:
Babar Azam (Captain), Shadab Khan (Vice-Captain), Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Muhammad Hasnain, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Wasim Jr., Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi. And Shaan Masood is included in the squad.
Travel Reserves:
Mohammad Haris, Shahnawaz Dhani and Usman Qadir.
Pakistan Match Schedule in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022:
October 23: Pakistan vs India, Melbourne
October 27: Pakistan vs Qualifier, Perth
October 30: Pakistan vs Qualifier, Perth
November 3: Pakistan vs South Africa, Sydney
November 6: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Adelaide
