Haris Rauf

"Rizwan, Haris, Irfan and Azam are part of the squad because we hope they will be fit for the Ireland series," Wahab Riaz says

PCB chief says an "incorrect decision" was taken after a "misunderstanding" earlier

Says the timing of the announcement - two days before the PSL - was "wholly unnecessary", and the way it was communicated to the player amounted to "really poor management"

The Lahore Qalandars' fast bowler will need four to six weeks to recover

Fast bowler will also not be granted an NOC to participate in any overseas league until June 30

He also believes Pakistan needed to invest in depth rather than individuals

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The PCB has, meanwhile, sent Rauf a show cause notice to explain his decision to pull out of selection for the Australia Tests

The team director has also laid out a new policy designed to discourage young cricketers from playing T20 early in their careers

Rauf's absence could disrupt the plans of Melbourne Stars, who signed the Pakistan quick as a marquee player

New chief selector accuses player of going back on his word, but it is understood that Rauf views the exchange differently

Naseem's injuries and Afridi's ineffectiveness have forced him to do different things and it has been a struggle

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Pakistan's attack bowled plenty of dots at the Chinnaswamy, but it was the ones that went for four and six that set the tone

The Pakistan captain is relishing the opportunity to play India in front of what is expected to be a record crowd in Ahmedabad

There is more confidence over Haris Rauf's recovery after Pakistan's Asia Cup campaign was hit by injuries

Pakistan don't expect Naseem's injury to affect his availability for the World Cup

Pakistan have called up Shahnawaz Dahani and Zaman Khan as back-ups for the injured duo