Pakistan begin training for Asian Games men’s cricket

Local cricketers have also been called in to assist with the training sessions.Five players including Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz and Sufiyan Muqeem will join soon as they have now completed their CPL stint in the West Indies.Fast bowler Mohammad Salman Mirza has been ruled out after suffering a fracture to his left thumb.

Mohammad Wasim Junior has been called up as his replacement in the 15-member squad.Pakistan are scheduled to leave for Japan around midnight on September 24, with a 21-member travelling party.The squad is led by Sahibzada Farhan, with Abdul Samad as vice-captain.

White-ball squad to depart for Japan on September 24; Salman Mirza rules out with thumb fracture.

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