The management of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad has “released” right-arm fast Hasan Ali, following the return of “fully fit” Haris Rauf, who will play in the four-match T20I series against England.
The national team is getting ready to play England in today’s opening Twenty20 encounter in Leeds, sources informed Geo News on Wednesday.The team’s management has decided to allow Hasan to continue his commitments in county cricket where he will be playing for Warwickshire. The development comes after the right-arm pacer was included in the squad as a backup for injured Haris Rauf. Hasan registered figures of 0/42 in his last T20I appearance for Pakistan, which came against Ireland on May 14. He has bagged 60 wickets in 50 T20 innings for Pakistan at an economy rate of 8.45. The development confirms that Pakistan’s squad will be reduced to 17 for the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies, which begins on June 1.
Prior to the T20I series against Ireland and England, Pakistan announced an 18-person team; this number will drop to 15 for the World Cup. There will be two traveling reserves in the squad as well.
In the coming days, Pakistan is expected to announce their World Cup team.
Any changes to the squad must be approved by the Event Technical Committee of the International Cricket Council and must be announced by May 24.
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2024 schedule
June 6 — Pakistan vs USA, Dallas
June 9 — Pakistan vs India, New York
June 11 — Pakistan vs Canada, New York
June 16 — Pakistan vs Ireland, Lauderhill
