Sohaib Maqsood has been ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 due to a lower back injury and has been replaced by Shoaib Malik. Sohaib had underwent MRI scans for the lower back on Thursday....

Pakistan cricket selectors have named an experienced, well-balanced and formidable 15-player squad for the upcoming Twenty20 Internationals against New Zealand and England, and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021.

West Indies vs Pakistan, 1st T20I: Match Abandoned due to Rain

While Pakistan were outplayed in England, West Indies thumped Australia by 4-1 in their last T20 assignment.

The 1st T20I of the four-match series between West Indies and Pakistan will be played at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.

The 3rd T20I of the three-match series between England and Pakistan will be played at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

All three of Adil Rashid, Matthew Parkinson and Moeen Ali are likely to keep their place in the XI with the England management clearly looking at combinations for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

As Pakistan look to build on their lead, England have one eye on drawing level and another on their T20 World Cup preparations.

The 2nd T20I of the three-match series between England and Pakistan will be played at Headingley, Leeds.