Kashif Ali's replacement revealed as Pakistan Shaheens gear up for Top End T20 series

Fast bowler Mohammad Abbas Afridi has been named as Kashif Ali's replacement in Pakistan Shaheens squad for the upcoming Top End T20 series, which begins on 9 August.

Kashif Ali, who sustained a right thigh tear during the second four-day match against Bangladesh ‘A’ (26-29 July), has been forced to withdraw from the squad. 

He has returned to Pakistan to begin his rehabilitation process.

Mohammad Abbas Afridi, who has represented Pakistan in 10 T20 Internationals and has taken 16 wickets, will step in to fill the void left by Kashif. 

Abbas was also part of Pakistan's squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, adding valuable experience to the Shaheens' lineup.

Regarding the Pakistan Shaheens' Darwin tour, it started with a two four-day match series against Bangladesh-A, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Following this, the Shaheens played two ODI matches, one against Northern Territory and the other against Bangladesh-A, winning both games.

Pakistan Shaheens squad for the Top End T20 Series:

Mohammad Haris (captain), Abdul Faseeh, Arafat Minhas, Arif Yaqoob, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah (wicketkeeper/batter), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mubasir Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Sahibzada Farhan, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan.

Schedule of Top End T20 series

• 10 Aug – vs Perth Scorchers (Top End T20 Series)
• 11 Aug – vs Melbourne Stars (Top End T20 Series)
• 13 Aug – vs Tasmania (Top End T20 Series)
• 15 Aug – vs Melbourne Renegades (Top End T20 Series)
• 16 Aug – vs Bangladesh ‘A’ (Top End T20 Series)
• 17 Aug – vs ACT Comets (Top End T20 Series)