Mohammad Hafeez returns to Pakistan T20I squad

Pakistan have announced a 16-man squad for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. The squad is almost identical to the one that played the three games against a touring World XI side in Lahore last month. Sohail Khan, who was flown in as cover for the then expectant father Mohammad Amir, is the only notable absentee from the squad.

Amir, who was ruled out of the on-going ODI series due to a shin injury, has been included in the team subject to fitness clearance. All-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, who played in the T20Is in West Indies in March but was not part of the squad last month, finds himself reinstated to play the 20-over setup.