Pakistan Selectors Drop Usama Mir, Recall Haris Rauf for Ireland, England T20 Series

Pakistan's selectors have made significant changes to their T20 squad for the upcoming series against Ireland and England. Leg-spinner Usama Mir has been dropped, while fast bowler Haris Rauf has been recalled.

The selectors, Muhammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq, and Wahab Riaz, emphasized that the World Cup squad will be selected based on performances in these matches. The three-match series in Ireland begins on May 10, followed by four games in England from May 22.

Wahab Riaz addressed concerns about the fitness of several players, including Muhammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, Azam Khan, and Irfan Khan Niazi. He expressed confidence that they will be fit for the upcoming matches.

Regarding the recall of Hasan Ali, Wahab Riaz explained that he is a backup for Haris Rauf. "If Haris is fit and performs well, he is our first choice. But if he doesn't come through, we have Hasan Ali," he said.

Abdul Razzaq justified the omission of Usama Mir, stating that Pakistan already has Shadab Khan and Abrar Ahmed in the squad.

Muhammad Yousuf defended the recent 2-2 result against New Zealand, emphasizing that it was the first time Pakistan fully implemented a rotation policy. He also acknowledged the need for players to be more innovative in their shot-making.

Wahab Riaz highlighted the importance of removing insecurity and fear of failure from the players' minds. He emphasized that the selectors will not interfere in the captain's selection of the playing eleven.

The selectors also defended Babar Azam's captaincy, expressing confidence in his improvement and experience.

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