PAK vs NZ ODI series: 22 players have been named as probables for the home ODI series against New Zealand by the interim selection committee, which is led by Shahid Khan Afridi.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced in a statement that Sharjeel, who last played in an ODI in 2017, was listed among the probables who will be available for selection.
Among the probables is Shan Masood, who last participated in an ODI in 2019.
The probables list also included six uncapped players, including Abrar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Ihsanullah, Kamran Ghulam, Qasim Akram, and Tayyab Tahir.
The players who previously part of the team for the ODI series against the Netherlands—Fakhar Zaman, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi (injured), and Zahid Mehmood—have not included.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, who met with an injury during ICC T20 World Cup 2022 final continues to be remain absent from the series due to same reason.
22 Probables list for New Zealand ODIs:
Babar Azam (captain), Abdullah Shafiq, Abrar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Ihsanullah, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Qasim Akram, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Sharjeel Khan and Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Hasnain
PAK vs NZ ODI series: New Zealand tour of Pakistan
New Zealand is currently in Pakistan for the 2 test and 3 match ODI series, the test series is going on, with the first match of the series started on December 26.
The second match will take place from January 2 to 6, 2023 at the National Stadium in Karachi.
While the ODI series will start from January 09, followed by second match on January 11 and 13.
PAK vs NZ 1st test update:
There were a few late wickets for Pakistan on day 3, and as a result, they prevented New Zealand from gaining advantage in the match. Kane Williamson and Tom Blundell successfully handled everything for the majority of the final session, forming a 90-run alliance. During his stay, Blundell led a risky lifestyle but ultimately fell three short of 50.
It wouldn’t be inaccurate to say that both teams owned Day 3! They split the honour equally. In the morning session, Pakistan was impressive in that they got rid of both of the openers and maintained tight control by only giving up 80 runs. Despite feeling the pressure, New Zealand never let Pakistan gain momentum of the game by a wide margin. With the exception of one instance, there was always a partnership when a wicket fell, with Kane Williamson serving as the foundation. He threaded many stands and completed his 25th Test hundred. Daryl Mitchell’s excellent knock in the afternoon session, when the hosts intended to dominate, proved to be crucial because his upbeat demeanour shifted the momentum back in New Zealand’s favour.
