Published: Mar 07, 2016, 03:46 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 07, 2016, 03:46 PM (IST)
Pakistan have made further changes to their squad for the ICC World T20 2016, scheduled to be played in India beginning from March 8. Pakistan had a disastrous time in the Asia Cup T20 2016, where they managed to win just two matches, losing to arch-rivals India and hosts Bangladesh in the group stages of the Asia Cup. However the likes of Sharjeel Khan and Mohammad Nawaz have managed to retain their places in the side, despite having an ordinary time in the tournament. Despite a lot of criticism, Shahid Afridi has been retained as captain for the mega event. There were many calling for his head, but he will lead Pakistan in perhaps his last tournament in international cricket. READ: India vs Pakistan, ICC World T20 2016: Security team arrive at Attari; departs for Dharmasala
Rumman Rais was included in the first squad that Pakistan had released after the conclusion of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), but he does not find a place in the latest squad. Pakistan had won the World T20 in 2009, when they won under the leadership of Yoinis Khan, who retired from the shortest format immediately after the final. Pakistan also played India in the inaugural edition, where they lost to India in the final. READ: India vs Pakistan, ICC World T20 2016: Inzamam-ul-Haq feels Dharamsala match should take place
There is still however an uncertainty as to whether Pakistan will participate in the ICC World T20 2016 due to security concerns. The Pakistan government have given a green signal, but they will be sending over authorities to India to investigate the security arrangements. If they are satisfied with the arrangements, the Pakistan team will tour India for the World Cup. India will play Pakistan in the group stages at Dharmasala on March 19.
Pakistan squad for ICC World T20 2016: Shahid Afridi (c), Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Mohammad Hafeez, Umar Akmal (wk), Ahmed Shehzad, Sharjeel Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim, Anwar Ali, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Aamer, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Sami, Khalid Latif.
