Shaharyar Khan approves 15-member squad for remainder of Test series against New Zealand

Lahore, November 14, 2014 (PPI-OT): Chairman PCB Shaharyar M. Khan has approved the 15-member squad for the remainder of the Test series against New Zealand, following its recommendation by the six-member selection committee headed by former captain Moin Khan.

There is only one change to the side that won the successive Abu Dhabi Tests against Australia and New Zealand. “The change has been forced on us owing to head injury to opener Ahmed Shehzad. Team Pakistan is keen and confident of maintaining its winning sequence in the remaining two Tests as well”, said chief selector and manager Moin Khan.

The second Test commences on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium while the third Test will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium from November 26, 2014.

The 15-member squad (in alphabetical order):

1. Asad Shafiq

2. Azhar Ali

3. Ehsan Adil

4. Haris Sohail

5. Imran Khan

6. Misbah-ul-Haq – (captain)

7. Mohammad Hafeez

8. Mohammad Talha

9. Rahat Ali

10. Sarfraz Ahmed – (wicketkeeper)

11. Shan Masood

12. Taufeeq Umar

13. Yasir Shah

14. Younis Khan

15. Zulfiqar Babar

For more information, contact:
Nadeem Sarwar
Media Manager
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +9242 571 7231 -4
Fax: +9242 571 1860