Permanent captain Babar Azam, wicketkeeper-batsman Muhammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf are likely to be rested in the T20 series against Afghanistan, while all-rounder Imad Wasim is likely to return to the team.
Pakistan squad for T20 series scheduled in United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to be announced on Monday.
It should be noted that Pakistan has to play a series of three T20 matches against Afghanistan in Sharjah.
Sources say that it has been agreed to rest captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, while fast bowler Haris Rauf is also likely to be rested.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reviewing the response to the relaxation.
The rest of the three cricketers is unlikely to be limited to the series against Afghanistan. He is also being considered to be rested for the T20 home series against New Zealand.
Young batsman Saeem Ayub, wicketkeeper batsman Azam Khan and fast bowler Ehsanullah will be included in the national team squad.
Sources also said that all-rounder Imad Wasim is also likely to return to the squad.
Talks have also taken place with fast bowler Shaheen Afridi regarding the captaincy.
Sources said that due to form and good leadership in HBL PSL 8, Shaheen Afridi is being preferred over white ball vice-captain Shadab Khan.
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