Faheem asked to stay back in England

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has advised Faheem Ashraf to stay back in England and try to play extra matches for Northamptonshire where he would be playing T20 Blast.

A well placed source in the PCB has confirmed that Faheem has been asked to stay back in England and try to get involved in county matches.

Wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan and opening batsman Abid Ali has already been directed to play Birmingham League on PCB expenses.

“We need back up ready in England for the World Cup which would run till mid July. Besides Faheem, Rizwan, Abid Ali and Mohammad Abbas would be available in England for any emergency,” a PCB official when contacted said.