'RIP Pakistan domestic cricket': Hafeez reacts to squad announced for NZ series

Pakistan former all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez reacted on Tuesday after the squad announcement for the forthcoming T20I series against New Zealand.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Hafeez said: " #RIP Pakistan domestic cricket."

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced a 17-member national squad for the T20I home series against New Zealand.

Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir and all-rounder Imad Wasin, who recently declared their availability for cricket, were also included in the squad.

“The decision to include Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir was a straightforward one, given their availability for selection and considering Haris Rauf's injury and Mohammad Nawaz's current form. Both Amir and Imad possess undeniable match-winning capabilities, and we trust they will consistently deliver strong performances to bolster the team's objectives," the cricket body said in a statement.

Pakistan squad for New Zealand T20Is:

Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohmmad Amir, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan

Non-travelling reserves: 

Haseebullah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, and Salman Ali Agha