LAHORE: The Pakistan cricket team is mulling at least two changes in the ODI squad ahead of its final clash against South Africa.
Both sides have won a single game in the three-match series so far, with the final of the series to be played tomorrow.
As per sources, Pakistan is thinking about replacing leg-spinner Usman Qadir with the injured Shadab Khan while the green shirts are also mulling to include Haider Ali in place of Asif Ali.
Asif Ali has fared poorly so far in the tournament, failing to score big in the two previous matches. Sources also revealed that Pakistan were thinking about playing former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed in the final ODI but the chances of that happening are not too bright.
The team management wants to play fast bowlers throughout the series, said sources. Arrangements are being made to send Shadab Khan home following his injury while the team management may prolong Fakhar Zaman’s stay in South Africa, as the left-handed batsman may replace Shadab in the T20 series against the Proteas.
It is expected that the team management will announce its decision on who will replace Shadab and who will be sent back home, today.
On the other hand, the third ODI at Centurion may be affected by rain, according to the weather forecast.
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