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Hasan Ali to replace injured Irfan in T20I squad against England

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Fast Bowler Mohammad Irfan has been ruled out of the remaining ODI and one-off T20I of the ongoing England series. Fast bowler suffered from cramping while playing the fourth ODI against England at Headingly.

Irfan suffered cramps in his hamstring in that match and came off to receive treatment. He returned to play and later on complained about cramps in his both calves that prevented him bowling further in the match. He will return to Pakistan and will work on his fitness at National Cricket Academyy.

The team management had asked to retain Hassan Ali for the T-20I against England on September 7, 2016. The national selection committee has concurred with this request and the Board has agreed to name Hassan Ali in place of Mohammad Irfan for the T20.

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