Naseem Shah: “Amir's experience will come in handy for the side”

Fast bowler Naseem Shah believes Mohammad Amir's experience of playing in various T20 leagues will come in handy in the upcoming World Cup.

Amir came out of retirement in March this year and made himself available for selection in the World Cup set to be played in June.

Amir, alongside Imad Wasim, were selected for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand which ended in a draw (2-2).

“Amir has experience from playing in the leagues which is proving beneficial for the team,” Naseem said during a media session at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore [as quoted by Geo Super].

“I’m fit and ready for the World Cup. I want to help my team win the tournament,” he added.

Pakistan squad for Ireland and England & Wales:

Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan

Schedule of matches:

10 May – v Ireland, 1st T20I, Dublin
12 May – v Ireland, 2nd T20, Dublin
14 May – v Ireland, 3rd T20I, Dublin
22 May – v England, 1st T20I, Leeds
25 May – v England, 2nd T20I, Birmingham
28 May – v England 3rd T20I, Cardiff
30 May – v England, 4th T20I, The Oval

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