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Two Pakistan players miss training session for Ireland, England series

Shadab Khan and pacer Hasan Ali are set to join the team in Ireland

Two Pakistan players miss training session for Ireland, England series PHOTO: AFP

The Pakistan cricket team has begun their short training camp at Gaddafi Stadium today in preparation for their upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England. 

Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and wicketkeeper batter Azam Khan are unavailable from today's session due to personal commitments. Both the players are set to arrive in Lahore later this evening.

Additionally, all-rounder Shadab Khan and pacer Hasan Ali are set to join the team in Ireland.

The camp commenced with intensive training sessions, encompassing batting, bowling, and fielding drills. Furthermore, a bowling machine was employed to aid the batsmen in improving their skills.

The Pakistan cricket team is also scheduled to have practice sessions on both Sunday and Monday and then will embark on their journey to Ireland on the morning of May 7th.

Pakistan squad for Ireland and England series:

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Iftikhar Ahmad, Usman Khan, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi,  Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Salman Ali Agha

Ireland vs Pakistan T20I series:

  • 10 May: First T20I in Dublin (7pm PST)
  • 12 May: Second T20I in Dublin (7pm PST)
  • 14 May: Third T20I in Dublin (7pm PST)

England vs Pakistan T20I series:

  • May 22: First T20I in Leeds (10:30pm PST)
  • May 25: Second T20I in Birmingham (6:30pm PST)
  • May 28: Third T20I in Cardiff (10:30pm PST)
  • May 30: Fourth T20I at The Oval, London (10:30pm PST)