Pakistan Team Announcement For Ireland-England Tour Highlights: Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali return, T20 World Cup squad to be announced After May 22

Pakistan Squad Live Updates: Michael Vaughan calls Pakistan batting unit weakest

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has rated Pakistan batting line-up as the weakest among top seven cricketing powerhouses. India are second-last in his list.

Most powerful batting units are .. West Indies - Australia - South Africa - England - NZ - India - Pakistan .. in that order .. If it’s a WC where 175 is par all teams have a chance .. if like the IPL its 225 only 1 of the Top 4 power hitting teams will win IMO .. #ICCT20WorldCup

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 2, 2024

Pakistan squad announcement live: Gary Kirsten to join Pakistan team in England

Mohammad Yousuf confirmed that newly-appointed Pakistan white-ball coach will join the team in England. He said he was involved in all the decision makings. and was in regular tough with assistant coach Azhar Mahmood.

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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 2, 2024

Pakistan squad for Ireland Tour: Selectors back Babar Azam

Selectors Mohammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq have backed Babar Azam. They said that the star batter is learning and growing as captain. Razzaq also said that with new coaches, and under different regime, Babar Azam has been in constant touch with everyone and is taking suggestions.

Pakistan squad for England tour? Saim Ayub first-choice opener

Chief Selector has revealed that Saim Ayub was Pakistan's first-choice opener, adding that one between Babar and Rizwan would open with him. He said Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were the most reliable players in Pakistan team, and one would be needed in the middle-order to anchor the innings.

Pakistan squad live: Hasan Ali named as backup for Haris Rauf

Hasan Ali has been named as the backup for Haris Rauf. Wahab Riaz confirmed that Haris Rauf will be the first choice for T20 WC spot. He added that Hasan Ali was always in contention but he had a county contract going on.

Pakistan squad announcement live: Why Usama Mir was dropped?

Abdul Razzaq said that Usama Mir and Shadab Khan were similar type of bowlers, and that was was the reason why Abrar Ahmed was brought in the place of former. Notably, Usama Mir finished as the leading wicket-taker in PSL 2024.

Pakistan squad announcement live: Wahab Riaz backs Usman Khan

Chief selector Wahab Riaz has backed Usman Khan and said he bounced back after failing in first two outings against New Zealand. Wahab stated that Usman Khan, the second-highest run-scorers in PSL 2024, showed intent and played a crucial knock later in the series. Usman Khan has a promising future for Pakistan, Wahab added.

Pakistan squad announcement live: Wahab explains delay in T20 WC squad annoucement

Wahab Riaz clarified that there was no confusion and disagreement among selectors over players who should feature in the T20 World Cup 2024. He said coach Gary Kirsten has also been part of the discussion, and that players who would travel to the USA and the West Indies have been finalised. Wahab added that delay was just because of fitness issues of few players including Haris Rauf, who is bowling 10-12 overs in the nets now. Wahab expects the speedster to be fit by May 22.

Should not hurry in announcing T20 World Cup squad: Abdul Razzaq

Memeber of selection committee and former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq said there shouldn't be any hurry in announcing the Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup 2024 as there was enough time left. He said the fitness of the players will be tested by May 22. Pakistan will play three matches in Ireland before playing the first T20I against England at Leeds on May 22.

Pakistan squad announcement live: Saeed Anwar defends Pakistan's defeat vs NZ

Pakistan selector Mohammad Yousufhas defended Pakistan team's performance against New Zealand in the 5-T20I series at home last month. The series ended in a 2-2 draw despite New Zealand fielding a second-string squad. Mohammad Yousufsaid that the result was not in Pakistan's favour but players were rotated for the first time in Pakistan cricket. He said the bench strength would improve, and best combinations would be found this way.

Pakistan squad announcement live: When will the T20 World Cup squad be announced?

PCB has confirmed that Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2024 squad will be announced after the first T20I against England on May 22. The Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup 2024 will be announced by May 24.

Pakistan squad vs England and Ireland: What the PCB selectors said?

“The squad encompasses a robust top-order featuring Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, and Usman Khan; an effective middle-order with Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed and Muhammad Irfan Khan; versatile all-rounders in Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan and Salman Ali Agha; a pace battery led by Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi; and the spin prowess of Abrar Ahmed.

“We understand Usama and Zaman will be disappointed and they should be as they must be looking ahead to the tours of Ireland and England. They are quality cricketers and have long careers ahead of them. They need to continue to focus on their cricket so that they are available, if required.”

Pakistan squad for England and Ireland T20Is: Usama Mir and Zaman Khan dropped

All the players except for wrist spinner Usama Mir and fast bowler Zaman Khan have retained their places from the 17-member squad which faced New Zealand last month.

Pakistan squad for England and Ireland Tour: Key Players Return

Haris Rauf and wicketkeeper/batter Azam Khan were sidelined for the New Zealand T20Is due to injuries, while middle-order batter Muhammad Irfan Khan and wicketkeeper/batter Mohammad Rizwan were rested from the two T20Is in Lahore due to niggles.

Pakistan Squad announced: Haris Rauf returns

Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan

Pakistan Squad Live Updates: Salman Butt's predicted squad

Salman Butt's Predicted Pakistan Squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Usama Mir, Aamer Jamal, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

Pakistan Squad Live Updates: Fitness of key players in focus

There are a few fitness concerns in the Pakistan camp. Mohammad Haris injured his shoulders during the PSL 2024 and missed the home T20I series against New Zealand. Azam Khan was missed out on the five T20I matches against due to calf muscle tear. Mohammad Rizwan and Irfan Khan were also ruled out due to hamstring injuries.

Pakistan Squad Live Updates: No place for Mohammad Haris?

Mohammad Haris in the squad with Haseebullah being considered as a backup. Mohammad Rizwan, Azam Khan and Usman Khan will be fighting for the wicketkeeper-batter spots for the T20 World Cup 2024.

Pakistan squad announcement Live: Probable team for Ireland Pakistan tour

Probable squad for Ireland and England series: Babar Azam (Capt), Muhammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Irfan Khan Niazi, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Usama Mir, Abrar Ahmed, Muhammad Amir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi and Aamir Jamal.

Pakistan Squad for T20 World Cup: What's next?

As per reports, Pakistan team for the T20 World Cup 2024 will now be announced on May 22 or 23 - after the first T20I (May 22) against England in Leeds. Selectors will keep a close watch on the performance and fitness of the players during the period. Pakistan will play three T20I in Ireland before arriving in England.

Pakistan squad live updates: Preliminary team also not named

Pakistan did not even annonce the preliminary squad despite having the option to make changes to it until May 25.Notably, all teams are allowed to make changes to their squad until 25 May, after which any alteration will require approval from ICC's Event Technical Committee.

Pakistan squad announcement live updates: Why the delay?

Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 wasn't announced even on the ICC deadline date - Wednesday, May 1. Reports have emerged that there is a delay due to fitness and performance issues of a few key players. PCB want to take thier own time.

Pakistan Squad announcement live: Wait Continues

The wait continues! Good morning, folks! We are once again here to provide all the latest updates on Pakistan squad announcement for the T20 World Cup 2024, and the team which would travel to Ireland and England for a total of seven T20I matches ahead of the ICC showpiece event.