Overview:


After a little criticism by seniors and people, PCB decided to make some changes in the Pakistani T20 squad for 2021. The changes were made by considering the performances of the players in international and domestic T20 formats.

Wicket Keeper and former captain Sarfaraz Ahmad, and Haider Ali have replaced Fast bowler, Muhammad Hasnain, and Batsman, Azam Khan. Pakistani opener, Fakher Zaman has replaced Khusdil Shah in the Paksitani T20 squad.

Although, the decision of Sohaib Maqsood is on pending because he got injured in the National T20 cup’s match against Northern. Doctors Advised him to undergo MRI scans of his lower back.

Wasim Khan’s statement:


The Chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board has described that the changes were made by keeping in mind the performances of the players in domestic matches and the previous record. 

He said that we have reviewed the performances of players and the decision was made after the team discussion, we have decided to put Fakher Zaman, Haider Ali, and Sarfaraz Ahmad in the team to achieve some balance. 

He further said that these are the experienced and in-form players, so they will provide strength to our side. He said for the dropped players that it is a tough time for them, they should focus on their performance and if they will prove that they deserve it, they will be selected in ICC men’s T20 2022 in Australia. 

He also appreciated the performances of Batsmen in the National T20 cup. He said that we have seen some extraordinary cricket in the national T20 cup, it will boost the confidence of the players at UAE pitches. 

The T20 cup has given them a chance to analyze the form of each and every player and to for the best combination of the world T20.

Pakistan has been added to Group 2 of the world cup. Pakistan will start its world cup campaign against India on 24 October 2021.

Current World cup’s squad:

The current squad of Pakistan for the World T20 is given below:


Name

Player

Notes

Babar Azam

Batsman

Captain

Shahdab Khan

All-rounder

Vice-Captain

Fakhar Zaman

Batsman


Asif Ali

Batsman


Imad Wasim

All-rounder


Muhammad Rizwan

Batsman

Wicket-Keeper

Sarfaraz Ahmad

Batsman


Haris Rauf

Bowler


Haider Ali

Batsman


Sohaib Maqsood

Batsman

Still pending

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Bowler


Muhammad Wasim Jnr

Batsman


Muhammad Nawaz

All-rounder


Muhammad Hafeez

All-rounder


Shoib Malik

All-rounder


Usman Qadir

Bowler

Traveling reserves

Khushdil Shah

Batsman

Traveling reserves

Shahnawaz Dhani

Bowler

Traveling reserves