Pakistan names 16-member squad for series against World XI
Sarfraz Ahmad has been named skipper of the squad.
It was Ahmad, under whose leadership, Pakistan had won ICC Champions Trophy this year by beating India.
The Pakistani team will play three Twenty20 Internationals against World XI.
The three-match T-20I series would commence from Sept 12 with the remaining two matches scheduled to take place on Sept 13 and Sept 15 respectively at Gaddafi stadium, Lahore.
“The team has been selected keeping in mind the conditions and the recent performances of some players in the domestic and international tours. The players’ consists of a combination of the fine blend of youth and senior players. Fahim Ashraf, Ruman Raees, and Aamer Yamin make a place in the squad due to their splendid performance in the domestic tournaments, whereas Sohail Khan makes a comeback. It would be good for the young players to get a chance to play on the home ground and perform in front of the local public,” said chief selector Inzamam ul Haq.
Team Pakistan 16-member squad
Sarfraz Ahmad (Captain - WK)
Fakhar Zaman
Ahmed Shehzad
Baber Azam
Shoaib Malik
Umer Amin
Imad Wasim
Shadab Khan
Muhammad Nawaz
Faheem Ashraf
Hassan Ali
Amir Yamin
Muhammad Amir
Ruman Raees
Usman Shinwari
Sohail Khan
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