Pakistan recall Umar Akmal for West Indies T20s

Moreover, left-arm pacer Rumman Raees and right-hand middle-order batsman Saad Nasim were also selected in the 15-man squad for the series which will start from September 23.

He was recalled after assuring the Pakistan Cricket Board he would mend his ways, and after a string of whirlwind knocks including a 48-ball 115 not out, an 81 and a 75 in the ongoing National Twenty20 event in Faisalabad.

The Pakistan selectors have included wicket-keeper batsman Umar Akmal in the Twenty20 global squad which will face West Indies in the United Arab Emirates later this month. Also, former captain Mohammad Hafeez has not been picked due to his own injury. “We want to take a chance with a legspinner against West Indies”, Ahmed said.

Fast-bowler Ammad Butt, who returned from the England tour without an outing, has missed out from the squad. “And observing him in the national circuit, I think he can give us some variety as he is also a solid batsman”. “He had been outstanding at the domestic level and we want him to be in contention”.

Pakistan announced Friday the squad for the three-match Twenty20 series against world champions the West Indies to be played in the United Arab Emirates later this month.

Pakistan’s new T20 captain Sarfraz Ahmed had led them to one of their most emphatic victories in the format, against England on Wednesday, to round off the tour.

Other members are Sharjeel Khan, Khalif Latif, Babar Azam, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Tanvir, Muhammad Nawaz, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasm, Muhammad Rizan, Mohammad Amir and Hasan Ali.

West Indies and Pakistan will begin their campaign in the UAE with the three-match T20I series, which will be played on 23rd, 24th and 27th September.