May 22nd 2024.
On Wednesday, Pakistan made the decision to release pace bowler Hasan Ali from its squad just ahead of the first T20 International against England in Leeds. The Pakistan Cricket Board explained that this was due to the return of senior fast bowler Haris Rauf, who has now regained his match fitness. As a result, Hasan has been released to fulfill his commitments in English County cricket.
Initially, Hasan was selected as part of the 18-member squad that traveled to Ireland and is currently in England. He was brought along as a cover for Haris, who has been recovering from a groin problem since February. While Hasan did participate in one of the T20 Internationals in Ireland, he unfortunately gave up a significant number of runs.
As the players in England prepare to move on to the USA and West Indies for the upcoming World T20 Cup, Pakistan remains the only country that has yet to announce its 15-member squad. It is expected that batters Agha Ali Salman and Irfan Niazi, who are also in England, will be named as travelling reserves for the mega event.
This series against England is the final T20 commitment for both teams before the World Cup. The English players, who were previously busy with the IPL in India, have all returned to join their team for the four-match series.
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