PCB Replaces Sufiyan Muqeem With Maaz Sadaqat in Ongoing Tri-Series

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday announced the release of specialist spinner Sufiyan Muqeem from the national squad participating in the ongoing tri-nation series featuring Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka. Team management confirmed that all-rounder Maaz Sadaqat has been formally drafted into the lineup as his replacement to optimize team composition.

According to an official communique issued by the PCB, the decision to release Muqeem was taken following thorough consultations between team management and the national selection committee. Team officials stated that the strategic swap was necessitated to inject greater tactical balance into the playing unit, providing the captain with additional batting depth alongside secondary bowling alternatives under varied pitch conditions.

The move underlines the team management’s adaptive approach to dynamic tournament formats, where multi-dimensional players often dictate fixture outcomes against quality international opponents. While Muqeem has showcased promising wrist-spin capabilities in recent domestic and international outings, the squad’s revised technical assessment prioritized an all-round option capable of stabilizing intermediate overs and delivering lower-order firepower.

Maaz Sadaqat has joined the training camp with immediate effect and will be available for selection in the upcoming fixtures of the tri-series. Team management noted that Muqeem will remain in contention for future national assignments, returning to domestic preparatory protocols to maintain match fitness ahead of Pakistan’s forthcoming bilateral tours.