Pakistan may make two changes to their T20 World Cup squad - Reports
Pakistan are set to participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, which is scheduled to start next month. However, a report has emerged claiming that the selection committee can make a couple of changes to the squad announced for the mega event.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced their 15-man T20 World Cup 2021 squad on September 9. There were quite a few surprises in the team as experienced players like Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik failed to receive a place. Meanwhile, Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah have returned to the team.
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Soon after, a report emerged claiming that captain Babar Azam was unhappy with the squad. Now, according to Dawn, PCB could make two changes to the squad. After looking at below-par performances from a few selected players in the ongoing National T20 Cup 2021, the Pakistani selectors are reportedly rethinking their choices.
“Two changes can still be made to the World Cup squad,” the official told Dawn on the condition of anonymity yesterday. “But nothing is confirmed yet.”
Below-par performances from the likes of batters Azam Khan and Sohaib Maqsood, pacer Mohammad Hasnain and all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz have given rise to rumours that the quartet could be replaced.
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Pakistan's schedule for ICC T20 World Cup 2021 will open their campaign against India on October 24 in Dubai. The ICC has allowed all nations to alter their squads until five days before quarantine begins.
Which Pakistan players can lose their spot in ICC T20 World Cup squad?
One of the players who can lose his spot is Sohaib Maqsood, who has scores of 24, 0, 18, 15 and 17 in his last five T20 innings. Even wicket-keeper Azam Khan has had a tough time in the middle of late. He has aggregated only 56 runs in his last five knocks.
Meanwhile, pace bowler Mohammad Hasnain has proven to be a little expensive with the ball. In his last three T20 innings, Hasnain has conceded a minimum of 40 runs in all three matches.
PCB Selection Committee is unhappy with performance of some of the cricketers in #NationalT20Cup who are also part of #T20WorldCup squad of Pakistan. Sohaib Maqsood, Azam Khan, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali are heavily under monitoring. Hence one or two changes in T20 WC squad expected
It will be interesting to see which players can retain their places in Pakistan's squad for T20 World Cup.