KARACHI: Pakistan on Wednesday announced its 15-men World Cup Cricket tournament 2015 squad, TheNewsTribe.com reported on Wednesday
Chief Selector Moin Khan said that 15-member squad has been approved by PCB chairman Shehryar Khan.
Moin Khan said that Umar Akmal and Sohaib Maqsood have been included in the squad due to their ability of taking away the game from the opposition.
All three all-rounder Anwar Ali, Bilawal Bhatti and Sohail Tanvir have been dropped.
As expected, Shoaib Malik, Umar Gul and Kamran Akmal have also been axed.
Leg spinner Yasir Shah and fast bowler Sohail Khan are dubbed as the surprise package, who have been included in the team for the mega event.
The squad has two openers, five middle order batsman, two spinners, a wicket keeper and five fast bowler.
Pakistan World Cup 2015 Squad: Misbah-ul-Haq (Skipepr), Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, Ahmed Shahzad, Sarfraz Ahmed, Haris Sohail, Mohmmad Irfan, Yasir Shah, Sohail Khan, Ahsan Adil, Junaid Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Umar Akmal, Younis Khan, Wahab Riaz.
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