Pakistan release pacer Hasan Ali from squad

KARACHI, May 22: Pakistan on Wednesday released pace bowler Hasan Ali from its squad ahead of the first T20 International against England at Leeds.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said since senior fast bowler Haris Rauf has regained match fitness, Hasan has been released to complete his commitments in English County cricket.

Hasan was initially picked in an 18-member squad that went to Ireland and is now in England as a cover for Haris who has been recovering from a groin problem since February.