KARACHI: Shan Masood is reported to have been named vice captain of Pakistan ODI squad for three match series against New Zealand in absence of Shadab Khan. The series is set to begin from January 9.
In absence of regular vice-captain Shadab Khan due to his injury, Shan will be Babar’s deputy during home ODI series against New Zealand. The matches will be played on January 9, 11 and 13 at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi.
The left-handed batter played his last ODI in March 2019 against Australia in Dubai. He has been recalled to the One-day side along with Haris Sohail to add experience to the team.
“We have decided to recall experienced Haris Sohail and Shan Masood as we believe the two lads still have plenty to offer to Pakistan cricket,” said Interim Chief Selector Shahid Afridi on Thursday while announcing the 16-member squad.
Masood is currently part of the Pakistan’s Test side in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand.
It is pertinent to mention that the three ODI matches, part of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League, between the hosts Pakistan and New Zealand will be played at National Bank Cricket Arena on January 9, 11 and 13, respectively.
Pakistan’s Squad:
Babar Azam (captain), Shan Masood (vice-captain), Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani, Tayyab Tahir and Usama Mir
