In a recent turn of events, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stirred up anticipation by hinting at the potential return of cricketer Usman Khan to the national team. Despite a ban from playing in the UAE, Khan’s outstanding performances in the recent Pakistan Super League (PSL 9) have catapulted him back into the limelight.
Usman Khan’s comeback confirmed?
Addressing the media in Lahore, Mohsin Naqvi confidently asserted, “[Usman] Khan remains eligible for Pakistan selection, and we fully intend to include him in the national squad.”This announcement comes amidst Khan facing a five-year ban imposed by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for contractual breaches and misleading information regarding his commitments to the UAE team.
Usman Khan’s stellar displays for the Multan Sultans franchise in PSL 9 have not gone unnoticed, with his remarkable contributions making a compelling case for his comeback to the national fold.Looking ahead, Naqvi reassured fans that the 2025 Champions Trophy remains firmly on Pakistan’s hosting agenda with discussions about India’s participation still underway.
Switching gears, Naqvi tantalizingly hinted at forthcoming announcements regarding foreign head coaches for the Pakistan team post-April 15.With a packed cricketing schedule, including series against New Zealand, Ireland, England and the T20I World Cup, cricket aficionados in Pakistan can anticipate a whirlwind of thrilling matches in the coming months.
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Moreover, Naqvi confirmed the impending announcement of the national squad for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, set to kick off on April 18.As Pakistan’s cricketing landscape continues to evolve, the potential resurgence of Usman Khan and the bustling calendar of events spell an exhilarating chapter for cricket enthusiasts across the nation.
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