LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released opening batter Saim Ayub from the national squad at his request, with Sahibzada Farhan called up as his replacement for the ongoing three-nation series.
According to the PCB, Saim requested to be released so he could work on his batting in domestic cricket. The team management and selection committee jointly approved the request, taking his current form into consideration.
Sahibzada Farhan Called Up
The PCB has added Sahibzada Farhan to the squad. He is currently in Kathmandu for the Nepal Premier League and has been asked to return for national duty.
Farhan is expected to travel to Pakistan on the first available flight and join the national squad.
Pakistan To Face Sri Lanka
Pakistan have already secured a place in the final of the three-nation series after winning three consecutive matches.
The national team will play Sri Lanka in the fifth match of the series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday, October 27.
The changes to the squad come as Pakistan prepare for the next stage of the tournament, with Farhan now set to join the team following Saim’s release.