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Six players report back after missing day one of training camp for NZ series

The training camp will conclude on January 3rd, 2024

Six players report back after missing day one of training camp for NZ series PHOTO: PCB

The second day of the six-day training camp for the Pakistan cricket team, scheduled for the upcoming New Zealand tour, witnessed the full attendance of all players at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on Saturday.

Following the absence of some key players on the first day, including Azam Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Aamer Khan, Arif Yaqoob, and Mohammad Imran, all squad members reported for camp on the second day.

Under the vigilant guidance of coaches, the players will engage in a rigorous two-hour training session at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The focus of the training camp remains on refining skills, enhancing fitness levels, and strategizing for the challenging tour ahead.

Chief Selector, Wahab Riaz, is observing the players' training session and overseeing the team's preparation for the forthcoming series against New Zealand.

It is worth noting that Pakistan will play five-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting from January 12 in Auckland.

Pakistan squad: Shaheen Afridi (c), Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Haseebullah Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan

Pakistan tour of New Zealand:

January 12: New Zealand vs Pakistan – First T20I in Auckland

January 14: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Second T20I in Hamilton

January 17: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Third T20I in Dunedin

January 19: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Fourth T20I in Christchurch

January 21: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Fifth T20I in Christchurch