Azhar rested, Imamul Haq called for Sri Lanka ODIs

Selection committee entrusted the same squad which won 2017 Champions Trophy

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced the 15-man squad for the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

The national selection committee opted for the exact same squad which won the Champions Trophy this year, with only one change in it.

Opener Azhar Ali, who is facing knee troubles, has been given a break, while 21-year-old Imamul Haq has been added to the squad.

The selection of the youngster might raise some eyebrows as he is the nephew of Inzamamul Haq, but according to the chief selector he has been selected because of his good domestic record.

Imam, a left-handed batsman, averages 37.10 in 31 first-class matches courtesy four centuries and nine half-tons.

ODI squad

Sarfraz Ahmed (c), Ahmed Shehzad, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Mohammed Amir, Rumman Raees, Junaid Khan, Haris Sohail and Imamul Haq.