Pakistan Announce 12 Member Squad For T20 World Cup Opener Against India

On the eve of the high voltage match of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan have announced their 12 member squad against India. 

The Babar Azam-led side has included veterans Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez in the squad. The experience is mixed with young energy by including 21-year-old Shaheen Afridi - also Pakistan's key bowler and Haider Ali - a middle-order batter. Hasan Ali and Haris Rauf are the other two fast bowlers. 

The spin department includes vice-captain Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shoaib Malik, and Mohammad Hafeez. 

The 12-member Pakistani squad will be looking for its first T20 World Cup win against India in their sixth attempt on Sunday when the two sides will meet in Dubai. 

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Pakistan Squad vs India - Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi