ICC World Cup 2019: Pakistan full squad, Pakistan complete fixtures: A title triumph in the 2015 Champions Trophy has reflected Pakistan’s potential in ODI cricket and with world-class bowling attach headed by Hasan Ali, Pakistan will be eager to win their second consecutive ICC Champions trophy.
Their batting unit too looks heavy with Babar Azam in terrific form but Pakistan will want their other batsmen to step up as well. The selectors have dropped Mohammad Amir, a major talking point of the squad and there are some interesting names in the list.
Pakistan World Cup 2019 Squad
Sarfaraz Ahmed (c, wk), Abid Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Sohail, Imad Wasim, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan, Shoaib Malik
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Pakistan search for consistency during World Cup
By selecting Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez, the selectors have ensured that there is considerable experience in the squad while the likes of Fakhar Zaman bring the fresh air of youth.
Pakistan’s stronghold is their pace bowling and Shadab Khan has done well in the spin department. But to replace their success of 2015, Pakistan needs their entire team to step up which is a daunting task.
Pakistan World Cup 2019 fixtures
Match 01
Pakistan vs West Indies
May 31, Nottingham
Match 02
Pakistan vs England
June 03, Nottingham
Match 03
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
June 07, Bristol
Match 04
Pakistan vs Australia
June 12, Taunton
Match 05
Pakistan vs India
June 16, Manchester
Match 06
Pakistan vs South Africa
June 23, London
Match 07
Pakistan vs New Zealand
June 26, Birmingham
Match 08
Pakistan vs Afghanistan
June 29, Leeds
Match 09
Pakistan vs Bangladesh
July 05, Leeds