Left-handed batter Saud Shakeel has been added to Pakistan’s 17-member squad for the Men’s Asia Cup 2023.
Tayyab Tahir, the right-handed batter, will remain with the side as a travelling reserve.
Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi and Usama Mir. Traveling reserve: Tayyab Tahir
Babar Azam’s side will arrive in Multan on Sunday, 27 August, and will rest the next day. The team management has provided relaxation to the players who participated in the Lankan Premier League. Babar, Imam-ul-Haq and Naseem Shah will travel to Lahore on Sunday and join the side on Monday evening.
The players will train on Tuesday, 29 August, at the Multan Cricket Stadium from 1630 till 1930.
Before the start of the session, the Pakistan captain will hold a pre-series media conference.
Pakistan will play Nepal in Multan on 30 August in the tournament opener.
