The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released opening batter Saim Ayub from the national squad at his request and called up Sahibzada Farhan as his replacement.
According to the PCB, Ayub sought permission to leave the squad to work on his batting in domestic cricket. The Pakistan team management and selection committee jointly approved his request, with the board appreciating his decision in light of his current form.
The PCB has added Farhan to the squad, and he is expected to join the team soon.
Sources said Farhan is currently in Kathmandu for the Nepal Premier League and has been called up for national duty. He is expected to return to Pakistan on the first available flight.
Pakistan, having qualified for the final after securing three consecutive victories, will face Sri Lanka in the fifth match of the tri-nation series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday, October 27
