Pakistan announce T20I squad Amir, Imad, Usman, Irfan included

Pakistan has announced a squad of 17 members for the five-match T20 series against New Zealand. Like the first time, two cricketers have been called up, while two experienced cricketers have returned anew.

Middle-order batter Mohammad Irfan Khan and opener Usman Khan have been called up for the Pakistan national team for the first time, respectively. Uncapped (yet to make T20I debut) Abrar Ahmed is also in the squad.

All-rounder Imad Wasim and fast bowler Mohammad Amir have broken retirement and returned to the squad. Both are present in the squad.

Imad has represented Pakistan in 66 T20 matches, scoring 486 runs and taking 65 wickets. He last represented Pakistan against New Zealand 12 months ago.

Amir last played for Pakistan at Old Trafford in August 2020. He has taken 59 wickets in 50 T20 matches at an economy rate of 7.02.

Pakistan's T20 squad against New Zealand:

Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbass Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, and Zaman Khan.

Non-traveling reserves:Haseebullah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shahibzada Farhan, and Salman Ali Agha.