Amir, Imad return as PCB announces 29-man fitness camp in Kakul

• Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim were included in the fitness camp.
• Usman Khan was also included in the firness camp after PSL 9 stint.
• The fitness camp will begin on March 26 and will conclude on April 8.

On Monday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) declared that a fitness camp in Kakul, Abbottabad, will include 29 players.

Imad Wasim, an all-rounder, and Mohammad Amir, a fast bowler, have been invited to the camp after recently reversing their retirement decisions. Usman Khan, a standout performer from PSL 9, is also on the list.

The camp is scheduled to start on March 26 and end on April 8, with players expected to arrive later today.

“The camp, organised in collaboration with the Pakistan Army, is strategically designed to prepare the players for the upcoming series and tournaments, including the home T20I series against New Zealand, the away T20I series against Ireland and England, and the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup in USA and West Indies,” was stated in a press release by the PCB.

“The camp will focus on team building and aims to enhance the physical and mental strength of the players, ensuring they are in the best condition to face the challenges ahead.

“Under the guidance of experienced trainers and coaches, the players will undergo a comprehensive training regime tailored to elevate their fitness levels, agility, leadership and strategic thinking and overall performance on the field.”

It’s important to note that the Pakistan team is currently without a coaching staff. However, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi assured on Sunday that the board is addressing this issue. He revealed that the PCB is in the final stages of forming a proper panel for the coaches.

Naqvi further stated that the national team will have both local and international coaches, and the final decision will be made in the next four to five days.

Players called up for camp:

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Haseebullah, Saud Shakeel, Usman Khan, Mohammad Haris, Salman Ali Agha, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Irfan Khan Niazi, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Usama Mir, Mohammad Nawaz, Mehran Mumtaz, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Ali, Zaman Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Aamir Jamal, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Amir.

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