Fast bowler Mohammad Amir Khan replaces injured Ali Raza as Shaheens prepare for England Lions clash in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI — Fast bowler Mohammad Amir Khan has joined the Pakistan Shaheens squad in Abu Dhabi ahead of their T20 series opener against England Lions, team officials confirmed on Thursday.
Amir replaces fellow pacer Ali Raza, who has been ruled out of the series due to a knee injury. Raza, regarded as one of Pakistan’s promising young fast bowlers, sustained the injury prior to the tour and has been advised rest. He will continue his rehabilitation under medical supervision at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.
The Pakistan Shaheens will be led by captain Hussain as they begin the series on Feb. 20. The squad features several players with white-ball international experience, including Sufiyan Muqeem, Omair Bin Yousuf, Ahmed Daniyal, Hasan Nawaz and Aqif Javed.
Emerging talents such as Mask Sadaqat, Sameer Minhas, Arafat Minhas, Saad Baig, Saad Masood and Rohail Nazir are also part of the touring party.
The series between Pakistan Shaheens and England Lions will run from Feb. 20 to March 9, comprising three T20 matches and five one-day games.
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