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Haris Sohail refutes rumours of retirement

Pakistan all-rounder Haris Sohail vehemently denied the rumours of his retirement from international cricket on Thursday.

Haris voiced his disappointment over the spread of false rumours circulating on social media regarding his career, stating that he has no plans to retire from the game any time soon.

“I have not made any decision to retire, nor do I have any such intention. My full focus is on continuing to play the game that I love,” he said in a statement.

In response to the speculations, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also clarified that they had not received any official communication concerning the retirement of Haris Sohail.

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The 35-year-old all-rounder has represented Pakistan in 16 Test matches, 45 ODIs, and 14 T20Is since making his international debut in 2013. He has amassed a total of 2,806 runs across all formats, including four centuries and 17 half-centuries.

He last donned the national team’s jersey in January last year, when he was selected by then chief selector Shahid Afridi for a three-match ODI series against New Zealand held on home soil.

However, Haris struggled to make a significant impact during this series, posting modest scores of 32, 10, and 22 in his three outings.

Despite his lacklustre performance in the series, the selectors chose to retain Haris in Pakistan’s squad for another ODI series against New Zealand later in the year. But he sustained an injury which led to his exclusion from the entire series.

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Iftikhar Ahmed replaces Haris Sohail in Pakistan’s ODI squad

LAHORE: In-form all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed replaced injured Haris Sohail in Pakistan’s ODI squad for the last three PAK vs NZ ODI matches in Karachi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Saturday.

According to the details, left-arm middle-order batter Haris Sohail, who succumbed to an injury amid the team’s scheduled practice session ahead of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, has been replaced by in-form all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed.

Notably, Haris suffered a nasty collision with his teammate Shadab Khan in the training session and landed awkwardly on his left shoulder.

The batter was then taken to a local hospital in Rawalpindi and underwent scans.

“Pakistan batter Haris Sohail landed awkwardly on his left shoulder during a fielding drill today,” stated PCB in a statement.

“His initial scans at a local hospital were satisfactory. The medical team will assess him before the first One-Day International tomorrow to determine his participation in the match,” the statement added.

Following his inclusion in the ODI squad, Iftikhar will join the national contingent in Karachi, where the last three fixtures of the PAK vs NZ ODI series will be played on May 3, 5 and 7.

A sensational bowling performance by young pacer Naseem Shah and a magnificent century in the run chase by Fakhar Zaman propelled the home side to a resounding five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI to script a winning start to the series.

With the ICC ODI World Cup scheduled this year in India, the series provide a launching pad for the two teams to begin their preparations for the megaevent.

Pakistan ODI Squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Ihsanullah, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shan Masood and Mohammad Wasim Jnr.

Haris Sohail sustains injury ahead of PAK vs NZ ODI series

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s left-handed middle-order batter Haris Sohail sustained an untimely injury ahead of the PAK vs NZ ODI series, scheduled to begin on April 27.

According to the details, Haris Sohail, who returned to the international circuit in Pakistan’s home ODI series against New Zealand in January this year after more than two years of absence, suffered a shoulder injury during the team’s scheduled training session.

“Pakistan batter Haris Sohail landed awkwardly on his left shoulder during a fielding drill today,” stated PCB in a statement.

Pakistan held a full-strength training session ahead of the five-match PAK vs NZ ODI series against New Zealand. The ODI squad-bound players participated in rigorous batting, fielding and bowling drills to gear up for the home assignment.

With the ICC ODI World Cup scheduled this year in India, the series provide a launching pad for the two teams to begin their preparations for the megaevent.

Babar Azam-led side, however, will also be looking to avenge the 1-2 ODI series loss against the visitors during their last trip to Pakistan in January.

Squads:

Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Ihsanullah, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood and Usama Mir

New Zealand: Tom Latham (captain), Adam Milne, Ben Lister, Blair Tickner, Chad Bowes, Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Jimmy Neesham, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell and Will Young

Series schedule (all matches begin at 3:30 pm)

27 Apr – First ODI, Rawalpindi
29 Apr – Second ODI, Rawalpindi
3 May – Third ODI, Karachi
5 May – Fourth ODI, Karachi
7 May – Fifth ODI, Karachi

Haris, Imad return, uncapped Azam named as squads for Eng, WI tours announced

Lahore: Pakistan cricket selectors have recalled four experienced players and included uncapped Azam Khan in the squads for the tours of England and West Indies.
The side will play three ODIs and as many T20Is in England from 8-20 July, before taking on world champions West Indies in five T20Is that will be followed by two Tests.
Middle-order batsman Haris Sohail has been named in the ODI side, while Imad Wasim has returned to the T20I side. Fast bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Naseem Shah have returned to the Test side. Pacer Tabish Khan, who made his Test debut in second Test against Zimbabwe, has been sidelined.
Yasir Shah’s inclusion is subject to fitness as the wrist spinner is yet to fully recover from the knee injury that sidelined him from the Zimbabwe Tests. The selectors have retained leg-spinner Zahid Mahmood along with left-arm spinner Nauman Ali and off-spinner Sajid Khan for the Jamaica Tests.
Uncapped Saud Shakeel has also reclaimed his spot after missing South Africa ODIs due to an injury. Salman Ali Agha, who has lost his Test spot, has been called-up for ODIs.
Fakhar Zaman has maintained his place in the original squad after being drafted as an additional player for Zimbabwe T20Is following a stellar performance in South Africa.
Quetta Gladiators’ Azam Khan, the 22-year-old hard-hitting batsman, is the new face in the T20I squad.

Squads:

ODIs: Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Usman Qadir
T20Is: Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Arshad Iqbal, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sharjeel Khan and Usman Qadir
Tests: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Fawad Alam, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imran Butt, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani, Yasir Shah (subject to fitness) and Zahid Mahmood.

Tour itinerary:

25 June – Departure for Manchester
6 July – Arrival in Cardiff
8 July – 1^st ODI, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
10 July – 2^nd ODI, Lord’s, London
13 July – 3^rd ODI, Edgbaston, Birmingham
16 July – 1^st T20I, Trent Bridge, Nottingham
18 July – 2^nd T20I, Headingley, Leeds
20 July – 3^rd T20I, Old Trafford, Manchester
21 Jul – Arrival in Barbados
27 Jul – 1^st T20I, Kensington Oval, Barbados
28 Jul – 2^nd T20I, Kensington Oval, Barbados
31 Jul – 3^rd T20I, Providence Stadium, Guyana
1 Aug – 4^th T20I, Providence Stadium, Guyana
3 Aug – 5^th T20I, Providence Stadium, Guyana
6-7 Aug – Two-day practice match, Guyana
12-16 Aug – 1^st Test, Sabina Park, Jamaica
20-24 Aug – 2^nd Test, Sabina Park, Jamaica
25 Aug – Departure