<p>Experienced left-arm pace duo of Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz were included in Pakistan's final <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/icc-world-cup-2019-all-teams-and-their-squad-list-211495#pakistan-211572">15-member World Cup squad</a> following their 0-4 loss to England in the ODI series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the bowlers were not included in the initial World Cup squad announced last month but Amir, who is yet to recover from chickenpox, was named for the one-day series against England which Pakistan completed on Sunday.</p>

<p>The selectors have axed allrounder Faheem Ashraf and left-arm pacer Junaid Khan from their initial World Cup squad to make way for the two senior players.</p>

<p>The selectors had discarded Wahab from the tour to England but after the thrashing given to the Pakistani pacers in the one-day series they apparently had a change of mind.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wahab, who turns 34 next month, last played a one-day international for his country in the opening match of the 2017 Champions Trophy against India going for 87 runs without a wicket and than limping off with a injury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since than the selectors have ignored him for 50-overs cricket while Amir also didn't feature in the series against England after contracting chickenpox and his form remains a concern after he took just five wickets in his last 14 ODIs since the Champions Trophy.</p>

<p>According to the cricket board, Amir has recovered from his chickenpox and he and Wahab will be available for the warm-up matches against Afghanistan and Bangladesh this week.</p>

<p>In another major decision, the selectors have dropped young batsman Abid Ali from their World Cup squad to make way for the hard-hitting Asif Ali.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ali was initially not part of the World Cup squad and went to England for the ODI series where he scored two half centuries.</p>

<p>"The lack of potency of our frontline bowlers in the recent ODI series meant that a change was needed. In addition, we now know that we will encounter batting wickets throughout the World Cup campaign," Chief Selector, Inzamam-ul-Haq said.</p>

<p>"The combination of these elements, meant that we believed right now, utilising the World Cup experience and knowledge of Wahab was the correct choice," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Wahab has been training and playing club cricket, and the player of his calibre will not face much problem in adapting and adjusting to the gruelling demands of the World Cup," Inzamam said.</p>

<p>On the exclusion of Abid Ali, Inzamam said: "It was not an easy decision to leave him out particularly after he got only one opportunity on the tour. But, he was our third choice opener. After both struck early form, we preferred Asif Ali as he brings firepower to the team that can strengthen our chances in the tournament," the Chief Selector said.</p>

<p>Abid, despite being a member of the initial World Cup squad, was given just one opportunity on the entire tour.</p>

<p>Inzamam said the final 15-member squad was announced in consultation with the captain and head coach.</p>

<p>Wahab has been included in the squad in place of allrounder, Faheem Ashraf while the experienced left arm pacer, Junaid Khan has also been dropped after playing in just two ODI matches against England.</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan World Cup squad: </strong>Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Haris Sohail, Asif Ali, Shoaib Malik, Muhammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed (Capt), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Muhammad Hasnain.&nbsp;</p>


Experienced left-arm pace duo of Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz were included in Pakistan's final 15-member World Cup squad following their 0-4 loss to England in the ODI series.

Experienced left-arm pace duo of Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz were included in Pakistan's final 15-member World Cup squad following their 0-4 loss to England in the ODI series. Both the bowlers were not included in the initial World Cup squad announced last month but Amir, who is yet to recover from chickenpox, was named for the one-day series against England which Pakistan completed on Sunday. The selectors have axed allrounder Faheem Ashraf and left-arm pacer Junaid Khan from their initial World Cup squad to make way for the two senior players. The selectors had discarded Wahab from the tour to England but after the thrashing given to the Pakistani pacers in the one-day series they apparently had a change of mind. Wahab, who turns 34 next month, last played a one-day international for his country in the opening match of the 2017 Champions Trophy against India going for 87 runs without a wicket and than limping off with a injury. Since than the selectors have ignored him for 50-overs cricket while Amir also didn't feature in the series against England after contracting chickenpox and his form remains a concern after he took just five wickets in his last 14 ODIs since the Champions Trophy. According to the cricket board, Amir has recovered from his chickenpox and he and Wahab will be available for the warm-up matches against Afghanistan and Bangladesh this week. In another major decision, the selectors have dropped young batsman Abid Ali from their World Cup squad to make way for the hard-hitting Asif Ali. Ali was initially not part of the World Cup squad and went to England for the ODI series where he scored two half centuries. "The lack of potency of our frontline bowlers in the recent ODI series meant that a change was needed. In addition, we now know that we will encounter batting wickets throughout the World Cup campaign," Chief Selector, Inzamam-ul-Haq said. "The combination of these elements, meant that we believed right now, utilising the World Cup experience and knowledge of Wahab was the correct choice," he said. "Wahab has been training and playing club cricket, and the player of his calibre will not face much problem in adapting and adjusting to the gruelling demands of the World Cup," Inzamam said. On the exclusion of Abid Ali, Inzamam said: "It was not an easy decision to leave him out particularly after he got only one opportunity on the tour. But, he was our third choice opener. After both struck early form, we preferred Asif Ali as he brings firepower to the team that can strengthen our chances in the tournament," the Chief Selector said. Abid, despite being a member of the initial World Cup squad, was given just one opportunity on the entire tour. Inzamam said the final 15-member squad was announced in consultation with the captain and head coach. Wahab has been included in the squad in place of allrounder, Faheem Ashraf while the experienced left arm pacer, Junaid Khan has also been dropped after playing in just two ODI matches against England. Pakistan World Cup squad: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Haris Sohail, Asif Ali, Shoaib Malik, Muhammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed (Capt), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Muhammad Hasnain.

Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz named in Pakistan's World Cup squad

<p>Pakistan Cricket Board, yesterday,&nbsp;announced their World Cup squad and the biggest talking point of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-announce-world-cup-squad-pacer-mohammad-amir-left-out-211570">announcement was the exclusion of&nbsp;Mohammad Amir</a>.</p>

<p>The left arm pacer had recently cleared the fitness test but was replaced by young gun, Mohammad Hasnain, who was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pm-imran-khan-shares-past-world-cup-experiences-with-pakistan-cricket-team-211780">Pakistan's highest wicket-taker in the Under 19 World Cup, last year.</a></p>

<p>Surprised by the decision, former pacer Shoaib Akhtar took to Twitter, informing&nbsp;why Amir&nbsp;will be a 'lethal weapon' for Pakistan in English conditions.</p>

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In case that doesn't happen, <a href="https://twitter.com/RealHa55an?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RealHa55an</a> has to step up and fill that role along with <a href="https://twitter.com/JunaidkhanREAL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JunaidkhanREAL</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">And ofcourse <a href="https://twitter.com/MHafeez22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MHafeez22</a> with his all round ability can play a very important role. He is lethal with the ball, specially to check the run rate of the opposition.<br />
I hope his fitness issues get resolved and he is 100% fit to contribute his bit.<br />
Ker day kaamal Hafeez.</p>
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<p>Akhtar, who is often referred to as Rawalpindi Express for his pace, stressed that Amir has the ability to swing the ball both ways.&nbsp;He also added that Amir can prove his worth in the upcoming England series and book his place in the playing XI.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I still think <a href="https://twitter.com/iamamirofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamamirofficial</a> could be a lethal weapon to have in English conditions. He has a chance to prove that in the England series and be selected for World Cup by May 23rd. Good luck Amir, you can do it.</p>
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<p>Amir&nbsp;has been picked in the squad for the England series which will be played just before the World Cup.</p>

<p>For the uninitiated, the teams can make changes till May 23 without seeking permission from the ICC's event technical committee.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan Cricket Board, yesterday, announced their World Cup squad and the biggest talking point of the announcement was the exclusion of Mohammad Amir. The left arm pacer had recently cleared the fitness test but was replaced by young gun, Mohammad Hasnain, who was Pakistan's highest wicket-taker in the Under 19 World Cup, last year.

Pakistan Cricket Board, yesterday, announced their World Cup squad and the biggest talking point of the announcement was the exclusion of Mohammad Amir. The left arm pacer had recently cleared the fitness test but was replaced by young gun, Mohammad Hasnain, who was Pakistan's highest wicket-taker in the Under 19 World Cup, last year. Surprised by the decision, former pacer Shoaib Akhtar took to Twitter, informing why Amir will be a 'lethal weapon' for Pakistan in English conditions. My biggest concern is the pace dept. This squad lacks a leader of the pace attack, leader of the herd who is aggressive and goes out to attack. Hopefully Amir can be that. In case that doesn't happen, @RealHa55an has to step up and fill that role along with @JunaidkhanREAL — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) April 18, 2019 × And ofcourse @MHafeez22 with his all round ability can play a very important role. He is lethal with the ball, specially to check the run rate of the opposition. I hope his fitness issues get resolved and he is 100% fit to contribute his bit. Ker day kaamal Hafeez. — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) April 18, 2019 × Akhtar, who is often referred to as Rawalpindi Express for his pace, stressed that Amir has the ability to swing the ball both ways. He also added that Amir can prove his worth in the upcoming England series and book his place in the playing XI. I still think @iamamirofficial could be a lethal weapon to have in English conditions. He has a chance to prove that in the England series and be selected for World Cup by May 23rd. Good luck Amir, you can do it. — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) April 18, 2019 × Amir has been picked in the squad for the England series which will be played just before the World Cup. For the uninitiated, the teams can make changes till May 23 without seeking permission from the ICC's event technical committee.

Without Amir, Pakistan World Cup squad 'lacks leader of the pace attack', feels Shoaib Akhtar

<p>Amid all the controversies surrounding the appointment of PCB MD Wasim Khan, the board Thursday announced the team for the upcoming ICC World Cup, starting May 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed will lead the squad, who will open their campaign against West Indies on May 31.</p>

<p>However, left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been left out, while teenager Mohammad Hasnain has been included in the 15-man squad.</p>

<p>Amir will, however, travel to England for the preceding ODI series against England.&nbsp; The team will continue to get the services of Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Babar Azam.</p>

<p>Veteran Shoaib Malik is also a part of the squad considering the experience he will bring in to the squad. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Left-arm pacer Usman Shinwari also missed out. Another significant name missing from the announced squad was power-hitter Asif Ali.</p>

<p>For the uninitiated, the deadline to announce squads is April 23, but teams can make changes till May 23 without seeking permission from the ICC's event technical committee.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan squad for World Cup- </strong>Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Hassan Ali, Abid Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Sohail.</p>


Amid all the controversies surrounding the appointment of PCB MD Wasim Khan, the board Thursday announced the team for the upcoming ICC World Cup, starting May 30.

Amid all the controversies surrounding the appointment of PCB MD Wasim Khan, the board Thursday announced the team for the upcoming ICC World Cup, starting May 30. Wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed will lead the squad, who will open their campaign against West Indies on May 31. However, left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been left out, while teenager Mohammad Hasnain has been included in the 15-man squad. Amir will, however, travel to England for the preceding ODI series against England. The team will continue to get the services of Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Babar Azam. Veteran Shoaib Malik is also a part of the squad considering the experience he will bring in to the squad. BREAKING: Pakistan have announced their #CWC19 squad. 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/NBlvAc2vbo — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) April 18, 2019 × Left-arm pacer Usman Shinwari also missed out. Another significant name missing from the announced squad was power-hitter Asif Ali. For the uninitiated, the deadline to announce squads is April 23, but teams can make changes till May 23 without seeking permission from the ICC's event technical committee. Pakistan squad for World Cup- Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Hassan Ali, Abid Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Sohail.

Pakistan announce World Cup squad, pacer Mohammad Amir left out