Mohammad Amir, Haris Sohail become first 2 Pakistan players to back out of England tour

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir and batsman Haris Sohail have pulled ir names out of  England vs Pakistan 2020 series which is scheduled to be played in August-September.  England vs Pakistan 2020 series will see three Tests and as many T20Is being played. Mohammad Amir decided to withdraw his name as he is anticipating birth of his second child while Haris Sohail cited personal reasons for pulling out from tour. Pakistan will be sending a 28-member squad for T20I and Test series.

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Mohammad Amir and Haris Sohail pull out from England vs Pakistan 2020 series

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released a statement which said that Mohammad Amir has withdrawn so that he can attend birth of his second child in August, while Haris Sohail will miss tour because of family reasons. statement furr read that Pakistan will send 28 players and 14 player support personnel for three Tests and three T20Is to be played in August and September. squad, as well as pre-series and series schedule, will be anunced in due course.

Interestingly, Mohammad Amir was axed out of list of players who got central contracts from PCB for 2020-21 season. 28-year old was expected to be a part of T20I squad while Haris Sohail was set to be part of both T20I and Test squads.

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Earlier in week,  PCB cancelled a players’ training camp at National Cricket Academy due to increase in cases of COVID-19 in country. PCB had said that taking into account COVID-19 outlook in Pakistan in coming weeks, operational and logistical matters as well observation that keeping players in a safe and secure environment would remain a challenge, which is why PCB decided t to hold a training camp prior to ir departure for England. Instead, PCB asked ECB to prepare an itinerary which allows Pakistan team to reach London early in June. squad was originally scheduled to land in UK on July 6.

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Younis Khan reckons Babar Azam should be compared with Virat Kohli after 4-5 years

Former Pakistan captain and team's current batting coach, Younis Khan made a huge claim about Babar Azam recently. While speaking to reporters, Younis Khan said that he doesn't like comparisons. He lauded Virat Kohli's game and said that Indian captain is without any doubt top batsman today who has performed across all formats.

Younis Khan furr said that Babar Azam has also performed in all formats in recent times. He added that Babar Azam has potential to become a legend of game like Virat Kohli although t w but in five years time. Younis Khan furr said that after four-five years, if comparisons are drawn between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, n it would be more suitable.

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