Salam picks solid Pakistan World Cup squad

Former captain Salman Butt has picked as solid Pakistan squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

His picks include mix of experienced and young cricketers, while covering all the basics.

Salam picked captain Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed and Fakhar Zaman as experienced batting campaigner along with rookie batters Saim Ayub, and Usman Khan.

Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim Aamer Jamal and Usman Mir are his all-rounders in the 15-member contingent.

As expected, he opted for Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf for the pace attack.

Injured Azam Khan is also in his list as a backup wicketkeeper and the finisher.

Salman Butt’s T20 World Cup squad:

Babar Azam (C) Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Usama Mir, Aamer Jamal, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf