Pakistan have withdrawn 16-year-old fast-bowler Naseem Shah from their squad for the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2020, which begins from January 17 in South Africa. Mohammad Wasim Jr will now replace Naseem in the squad. Naseem has already played international cricket, and thus Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants to provide the opportunity to another talented bowler.  ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Schedule in IST, Free PDF Download: Full Timetable of U19 CWC 2020 Fixtures With Match Timings and Venue Details In South Africa.

“The ICC U19 Cricket World Cup is a stepping stone for future stars and a platform for budding youngsters to graduate to international cricket. Naseem has recently broken that glass ceiling and has established his credentials as an international cricketer,” PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan said.

“This should not deter Pakistan’s chances at next year’s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup as the selectors have picked a side that is experienced and bubbling with confidence to perform strongly. ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 All Squads: Full Players List of Teams Participating in Under-19 CWC 20.

Naseem has featured in three Tests for Pakistan, and he recently scalped a five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in Karachi to help his side win a Test. The pacer will stay with the senior team and will prepare for the scheduled home series against Bangladesh.

Pakistan will open their U-19 World Cup campaign against Scotland on January 19 and then will face Zimbabwe on January 22 and Bangladesh on January 24 respectively.

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