Pakistan have added middle-order batter Saud Shakeel to their Asia Cup squad and can go into the match as the highest ranked one-day worldwide (ODI) staff following their 3-0 sequence win in opposition to Afghanistan.
Babar Azam’s males gained the third one-dayer by 59 runs on Saturday to comb the sequence and leapfrog Australia on the prime of the ODI rankings.
Left-handed batsman Shakeel’s inclusion comes on the expense of Tayyab Tahir, who was a part of the unique 17-strong squad however will now journey with the staff as a reserve, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mentioned in an announcement.
“(Shakeel) is playing spin very well, so we included him in the Asia Cup squad,” skipper Babar mentioned after Pakistan’s victory within the third ODI in opposition to Afghanistan in Colombo on Saturday.
Pakistan, co-hosts of the Asia Cup, will tackle Nepal within the match opener in Multan on Wednesday and can be in excessive spirits after their whitewash of Afghanistan.
“All credit to the boys,” Babar mentioned after the victory.
“We had a small camp in Lahore. They worked hard for the last of couple of months.”
PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf praised the staff’s dedication and unity.
“We have Asia Cup and World Cup coming in the future, so we are determined to maintain this position and continue to excel across all formats of the game,” Ashraf mentioned in an announcement.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
