Amir among 29 T20 players to undergo physical fitness training by Army

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced the names of 29 players, including pacer Mohammad Amir, who will participate in the T-20 physical fitness camp due to get underway at Kakul in Abbottabad from tomorrow, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.  

The players are Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Haseebullah, Saud Shakil, Usman Khan, Muhammad Haris, Salman Ali Agha, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmad, Irfan Khan Niazi, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Usama Mir, Muhammad Nawaz, Mehran Mumtaz, Abrar Ahmad, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Muhammad Abbas Afridi, Hassan Ali, Muhammad Ali, Zaman Khan, Wasim Junior, Amir Jamal, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Amir.  

It is pertinent to mention here that fast bowler Mohammad Amir, who had announced his retirement in 2020, had yesterday announced that he was available to play for Pakistan again.

According to the PCB statement, the camp, organised in collaboration with the Pakistan Army, is strategically designed to prepare the players for the upcoming series and tournaments, including the home T20I series against New Zealand, the away T20I series against Ireland and England, and the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup in USA and West Indies.

The camp is scheduled to commence from March 26 and will conclude on April 8. The players will report in the camp later today.

The camp will focus on team building and aims to enhance the physical and mental strength of the players, ensuring they are in the best condition to face the challenges ahead. Under the guidance of experienced trainers and coaches, the players will undergo a comprehensive training regime tailored to elevate their fitness levels, agility, leadership and strategic thinking and overall performance on the field.

Reporter: Waseem Ahmad