Pakistan announces 11-man squad for three-day contest against Sussex

E-Paper | August 12, 2026

BRIGHTON/HOVE: Pakistan on Thursday announced its 11-member squad for tour's second first-class game against Sussex.

The management opted to retain the same batting line-up that featured in the first three-day game against Somerset earlier this week.

However, there are three changes in the bowling department, with only right-arm medium-fast Sohail Khan retaining his spot.

Fast bowlers Mohammad Amir and Rahat Ali will make way for Wahab Riaz and Imran Khan, while in the spin department, left-arm orthodox Zulfiqar Baber will replace leg-spinner Yasir Shah.

Pakistan Head Coach Mickey Arthur while announcing the squad said: “We had a pretty decent outing against Somerset. I expect everyone shall maintain and improve on standards on display at Taunton in batting, bowling and fielding.

“We have to keep up with the benchmarks we have achieved so far, with the same intensity. Slacking off at any point would not be acceptable,” he said.

Pakistan arrived on British shores last month and began the tour with a two-week-long training camp at Hampshire to acclimatise to the English conditions.

Pakistan faces off against the hosts in four Tests, five One-Day Internationals, and a Twenty20 International within the said sequence from July 14.

Pakistan's squad for the three-day contest against Sussex: Mohammad Hafeez, Shan Masood, Azhar Ali, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq (captain), Asad Shafiq, Sarfraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper), Wahab Riaz, Sohail Khan, Zulfiqar Babar, Imran Khan.

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Zahid

Jul 07, 2016 06:40pm

Should have given chance to Sami Aslam, unless you are trying to boost Hafeez's confidence, which may not happen.

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Zia

Jul 07, 2016 06:44pm

I will say give the chance to Sami Aslam, open with Azahar and Shan and one down Sami Aslam

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Houlbelat

Jul 07, 2016 07:08pm

Let this be the final chance for Hafeez to get his rhythm, who is still not out of his short-format games.

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Kirby from Washington, DC, USA

Jul 07, 2016 07:32pm

Fantastic Coach! I love your approach of "setting the benchmarks" and "keeping up with them". Once set, the Team must strive to improve them and least maintain them. Agreed - no room for slackness! I see great things happening with this Coach. First warm-up game is an example - we almost won it. Looking forward to a griping series watching from United States!!!!!

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Alam

Jul 07, 2016 08:42pm

As long as Hafeez is there Pakistan cannot get opening stand of more than 10 runs. I am sure Sami Aslam will establish himself if given much fewer chances than Hafeez. Selectors have to select 10 players whether it is Test match, ODI or T20. Hafeez is there even if he dont perform for 5 years.

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parveez shafi

Jul 07, 2016 09:21pm

Hafeez, lets hope he knows were his off stump is .

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ANEES

Jul 07, 2016 09:42pm

Anderson out from first test !! things looking good for Pakistan !!!

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Jul 07, 2016 11:01pm

Let's wait and see if the changes in the bowling department of green-shirts against Sussex will prove to be fruitful or not?

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kalhoro

Jul 08, 2016 01:13am

I think team management has taken right decision finally some sense are prevailing.

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Kam

Jul 08, 2016 01:51am

Hafeez has been terrible for a long time - Any layman can see this, why not the PCB? Sohail Khan did not impress versus Somerset so I assume this is his last chance. A bowling attack of Wahab, Amir, Rahat/Imran, Yasir would be a treat to watch.

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Sarah

Jul 08, 2016 01:55am

@Zia Azhar is not opener.I would stick with Hafeez.

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Ravian

Jul 08, 2016 02:58am

Smart management has come to a decision on batting line up. Wants to see who else to include in bowling other than Yasir and Amir . Sorely lacks a good all rounder.

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Syed

Jul 08, 2016 07:12am

Good idea, it's the batting that needs more practice, I think the bowlers proved they were good enough in the opening match. Amir and Yasir are sure shot for the first test in bowling. Would be good to see how the rest compete.

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Asif

Jul 08, 2016 08:41am

good luck coach and green shirts, keep the discipline and momentum going. We do need to get rid off Hafeez from the bunch as he is the weakest link right now. We need to give chance to other younger players like of Aslam, Rizwan or other players that are part of Pakistan A like Fawad Alam.

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Urooj Zaidi

Jul 08, 2016 04:08pm

Try new openers. Hafeez is surely not the solution of the opening problem. His ability on moving and bouncy tracks has been tested scores of times. He is not a right choice as an opener in England.

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