Junaid to replace Irfan for Australia ODIs

AFP, KARACHI: Pakistan were forced on Monday to add Junaid Khan to their squad for a five-match one-day series in Australia, after Mohammad Irfan returned home because his mother died.
The 27-year-old Junaid was not named in the initial squad of 15 announced on December 30. “Following Irfan's return to Pakistan due to his mother's death, the chief selector Inzamam ul Haq after consulting the team management has named fast bowler Junaid as Irfan's replacement,” said a release by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
This is the second addition to the one-day squad after spinning all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez was added as the 16th member on Saturday.

 

Junaid to replace Irfan for Australia ODIs

AFP, KARACHI: Pakistan were forced on Monday to add Junaid Khan to their squad for a five-match one-day series in Australia, after Mohammad Irfan returned home because his mother died. The 27-year-old Junaid was not named in the initial squad of 15 announced on December 30. Following Irfans return to Pakistan due to his mothers death, the chief selector Inzamam ul Haq after consulting the team management has named fast bowler Junaid as Irfans replacement, said a release by the Pakistan Cricket Board. This is the second addition to the one-day squad after spinning all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez was added as the 16th member on Saturday.