Pakistan captain Babar Azam and five other players, including Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, and Azam Khan, have decided to spend their holidays in London before returning to Pakistan after their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. The six players will not be arriving in Pakistan with the rest of the squad on Tuesday as they plan to spend time with friends and family in London. Some players are also considering playing in local leagues in the United Kingdom, as reported by The Express Tribune.
Meanwhile, head coach Gary Kirsten and assistant coach Azhar Mahmood will be heading back home as there are no immediate engagements for the coaching staff. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allowed them to return to their countries. Pakistan’s performance in the T20 World Cup was disappointing as they finished third in their group with just four points from as many games. They will now be playing against Bangladesh in a two-match home Test series in August, followed by England’s tour of Pakistan in October.
