Coach Andrew McDonald also stands by the decision: “Ashton was suited to these conditions and we needed to make room”
Former NZ batter had his life ban for corrupt activities revised in 2023
Debutant seamer takes four wickets across third day to leave Notts six down in follow-on
The Afghanistan allrounder had apparent cramp just when Bangladesh had fallen behind the DLS par score and there was rain in the air
The 29-year-old batter’s toil in Pakistan’s first-class circuit attained meaning in Multan when he made a century on Test debut
Opening the batting may not be ideal berth, but after 17 Tests on sidelines, any role will suffice
Pant was sidelined for large parts of the first Test after taking a hit on the knee, while Gill was left out of the XI due to neck stiffness
India also picked Shivam Dube as the pace-bowling allrounder
It will be her first ICC tournament as Pakistan captain, and will replace 37-year-old Nida Dar