Fit-again all-rounder Shadab Khan is back in Pakistan’s T20 squad for the Sri Lanka tour, while several senior players miss out due to BBL commitments.
KARACHI: All-rounder Shadab Khan has returned to Pakistan’s squad for next month’s three-match Twenty20 international series in Sri Lanka.
The 27-year-old missed a large part of Pakistan’s cricket with a shoulder injury since June but has regained full fitness after surgery in Britain.
The Pakistan Cricket Board said the squad features new players as some seniors were allowed to play in the Big Bash League in Australia.
“Shadab is included in the squad after he regained full fitness for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka in Dambulla on 7, 9 and 11 January,” said a PCB release.
Senior batsman Babar Azam and pace bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali will miss the tour due to their commitments in Australia.
Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the side, who are in the final phase of preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup in February-March.
Uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman Khawaja Nafay is also included in the squad after his impressive show with Pakistan’s second string team in the last two years.
