Mohammad Amir to join Pakistan squad for England tour

Amir had first pulled out due to a clash in the dates between the T20I series and the birth of his second daughter, as well as his subsequent concerns over traveling in that period

Mohammad Amir will join Pakistan’s touring party in England in time for the T20I series, having initially made himself unavailable for the trip.

However, following the birth of his second daughter last week, his situation has now changed following initial suggestions that he would be unable to join the tour.

Amir had first pulled out due to a clash in the dates with the birth of his child, as well as his subsequent concerns over traveling in that period.

He announced the birth on social media on July 17, allowing him to replace right-armer Haris Rauf, who has tested positive in five out of six Covid-19 tests he has undergone.

Rauf was meant to leave Pakistan for England on Wednesday until his sixth test came back as positive. Each player had to record two negative results before flying. He is asymptomatic and will now self-quarantine for a ten-day period before taking another test.

Once Amir joins the squad, reserve wicketkeeper Rohail Nazir will return to Pakistan. He had originally joined the squad when Mohammad Rizwan tested positive in the first set of tests in June, but Rizwan has since travelled following two negative results.

Masseur Mohammad Imran will also join the group on the request of the team’s management.

Shoaib Malik will arrive in time for the T20I series, which begins on August 28. His departure to England has been delayed until the second week of August after India extended its ban on international flights until July 31, which, in turn, has delayed a planned family reunion.

Another player will be released from the squad once Malik arrives.

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