LEEDS – The Pakistan Cricket Team management selected to play Usman Khan and Haris Rauf in the opening Twenty20 International match against England, according to sources close to the development on Monday.
According to the reports, the management decided to field a full squad and World Cup lineup against England in the T20 series.
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Pakistan and England would play a four-match Twenty20 International series from May 22 to May 30. As a result of this series, neither team would be able to play World Cup warm-up matches.
The sources stated that Gary Kirsten, the head coach of the white-ball team, will be consulted before a final decision is reached.
They suggested that Hasan Ali might be replaced in the squad by fast bowler Haris Rauf and that Usman Khan may take Saim Ayub’s spot in the starting eleven.
In addition, fast bowler Naseem Shah is anticipated to be a part of Pakistan’s playing eleven; Abrar Ahmed or Shadab Khan are also being considered for possible participation in the upcoming games.