Pakistan’s T20 squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour is expected to be announced soon, ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, it was reported on Wednesday.
The selection committee is reportedly in consultation to finalise the squad for the three-match T20 series in Sri Lanka, scheduled for January 7, 9, and 11.
All-rounder Shadab Khan is expected to make a confirmed return, while fast bowler Haris Rauf is also under consideration.
Rauf was previously dropped from the squad for the series against South Africa and the preceding tri-nation series.
Sources indicated that young cricketer Muaz Sadaqat and fast bowler Ahmed Daniyal may also be included as part of Pakistan’s preparations ahead of the World Cup.
The deadline to submit the preliminary squad for the ICC T20 World Cup is January 7.
The event will take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
