Disappointed on being overlooked for ENG tour but not given up on T20 World Cup dreams: Wahab Riaz
Cricket | July 02, 2021 10:59 ISTThe 36-year-old has played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Pakistan with 237 wickets across formats.
The 36-year-old has played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Pakistan with 237 wickets across formats.
Lord's will host the second ODI between England and Pakistan at full capacity.
Younis claimed that the revolt was not carried out because the players were unhappy with his captaincy style or strong attitude.
The former Pak captain also declined to state the exact reasons for his decision citing contractual obligations.
The limited-overs series gets underway with the first ODI in Cardiff on July 8. Pakistan will play three ODIs and as many T20Is against the host
Pakistan cricket board said the surprise decision was agreed upon 'reluctantly but amicably' even though no reasons were specified for it.
Pakistan will play three ODIs and an equal number of T20Is, beginning July 8, in England. The squad will then leave for the Caribbean to play five T20Is
A controversy erupted after Pakistan last Thursday named uncapped Azam, son of former captain Moin Khan, in the T20 squad for the tours of England and West Indies, with many believing that his father is behind his selection.
Abbas was not considered for the last two test series against South Africa and Zimbabwe, but made his way back into the side after his impressive performances in the English County C'ships.
The selectors also recalled Imad Wasim for the three T20 matches in England and five in the West Indies besides Haris Sohail for the three ODIs in England.
There has been speculation that Amir may shift to England and eye an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract as a British citizen.
The PSL was earlier scheduled to end on June 20 and the national team was due to leave for England on June 23 to play three ODIs and three Twenty20s.
Akram said too much fuss was created over Amir’s personal decisions in recent times.
The month-long Pakistan tour from, July 21 to August 24, will comprise five T20Is and two Tests.
Malik's comments come in the wake of the PCB selection committee reportedly ignoring captain Babar Azam's suggestions on the selection of players for the recently-concluded Test series in Zimbabwe that Pakistan won 2-0 in Harare.
Hasan has moved up six places to the 14th position, Shaheen jumped nine places to the 22nd and Nauman moved from 54th to 46th position.
Misbah said while some might play down the wins over Zimbabwe but the success in South Africa and Zimbabwe was very satisfying.
Eight Test captains have won their first four games in charge of their side and Babar is only the second to achieve the feat this century
It took only five overs on Day 4 for Shaheen Shah Afridi to end it by having Luke Jongwe caught behind by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan for 37.
Pacer Hasan Ali took five wickets on the third day as Zimbabwe was bowled out for 132 in its first innings and was made to follow on at Harare Sports Club.
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