Fast bowler Hasan Ali has been released from Pakistan’s T20I squad ahead of the series against England, which begins today in Leeds.
The Pakistan team management has decided to let Hasan continue his commitments in county cricket for Warwickshire.
Initially, Hasan was selected as an injury cover for Haris Rauf — who is now fully fit and is set to take part in the four-match T20I series against England.
Hasan registered figures of 0/42 in his last T20I appearance for Pakistan, which came against Ireland on May 14.
The right-armer has 60 wickets in 50 T20I 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.
Pakistan had earlier named an 18-member squad for the T20I series against Ireland and England, which will be reduced to 15 for the World Cup. The squad will also include two travelling reserves.
Pakistan are set to name their squad for the World Cup in the next couple of days. The deadline for squad announcement is May 25 any changes after that will require approval from the ICC’s Event Technical Committee.
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
- Hasan Ali