Pakistan T20 WC Squad: The chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohammad Wasim has hinted at changing the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup. As Babar Azam and co’s middle-order woes continue, Pakistan’s chief selector said that an option is available to bring in some changes if needed. Wasim on Wednesday also added that PCB has no plan to change the T20 World Cup squad but an option for a reshuffle is always there. Pakistan are currently playing against England at home. Men in Green have lost the first T20 of the seven-match series and will look to peg back visitors on Thursday. Follow InsideSport.IN for LIVE updates about ICC T20 WC 2022 and PAK vs ENG
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In an interview with Geo News, Wasim acknowledged that the Pakistani team’s middle order is facing problems. And that they are experimenting with different lineups during the England series in preparation for the mega tournament in October.
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When playing against England in the first T20 and the Asia Cup 2022 final, according to Mohammad Wasim, the team did not perform satisfactorily.
“The Pakistan team is facing batting problems for which efforts are being made to solve. The team management is also making different combinations in the recent series to solve it and giving the opportunity to bench strength. The World Cup is around the corner and we are not too worried about two consecutive defeats,” Wasim said.
The chief selector stated that although there is currently no plan to alter the World Cup roster but it is undoubtedly an option.
“I am not sure what changes could be made. I am hopeful that the players selected for the tournament perform well [in the ongoing series].
He added that while Fakhar Zaman is a member of the squad and that PCB is hoping he recovers from his ailment quickly, injuries can also result in changes in the squad. If he is unable to play in the World Cup, certain names will be taken into consideration.
Saim Ayub and Sharjeel Khan, he claimed, are among PCB’s 18-player list but not among 15. “It is not necessary to choose an opener in place of an opener. There are some names under review,” Wasim said.
Pakistan T20 WC Squad
Wasim Junior was added to the team after fully recovering from the side strain that he sustained during the ACC T20 Asia Cup. But Shaheen, who is in London receiving treatment for a knee ailment and will likely start bowling again early next month, will join the team in Brisbane on October 15.
Notably changes can be made to the squad till 15 October, without needing the Event Technical Committee’s approval.
Pakistan squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Babar Azam (captain) (Central Punjab), Shadab Khan (vice-captain) (Northern), Asif Ali (Northern), Haider Ali (Northern), Haris Rauf (Northern), Iftikhar Ahmed (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Khushdil Shah (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mohammad Hasnain (Sindh), Mohammad Nawaz (Northern), Mohammad Rizwan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mohammad Wasim Junior (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Naseem Shah (Southern Punjab), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Shan Masood (Balochistan) and Usman Qadir (Central Punjab).
Traveling reserves: Fakhar Zaman (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mohammad Haris (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Shahnawaz Dahani (Sindh).
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