Mohammad Amir not named in Pakistan's World Cup squad

Pakistan have named their 15-man squad for the World Cup which, at this stage, does not include fast bowler Mohammad Amir

Pakistan have named their 15-man squad for the World Cup which, at this stage, does not include fast bowler Mohammad Amir.

Amir has, however, been included in the squad to take on England in a five-match ODI series starting on May 8.

Teams are able to make changes to their squads up until May 23.

Inzamam-ul-Haq, said: “In England and Wales, conditions play a critical role. With this in mind, we have selected a three-dimensional side, which gives the captain a wide range of options of whatever game plan he chooses on a match day.

“We have experienced batters, who are backed up by bowlers with plenty of variety and variation to exploit any type of conditions.

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“This is more or less the side we have been playing since the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. I have absolute trust that this side has grown further in experience and stature since 2017. Supported by the flare, skill, talent and killing-instinct, this side has the capability and potential to rise to the occasion and produce strong performances.”

“In Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Junaid Khan and Mohammad Hasnain, Pakistan has probably the most attacking and lethal bowling unit, which has variation and variety to take wickets and keep the opponents under pressure.

“For the T20I and ODIs against England, we have added Asif Ali and Mohammad Amir as additional players. Asif is probably the best power-hitter in Pakistan, while Amir has the experience and a good record in England. These two will provide cover to the World Cup squad and can be drafted into the side by 23 May, if required."

Squad

Sarfraz Ahmed*, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Hassan Ali, Abid Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Sohail