Pakistan and New Zealand face off in five-match series which features Babar's return as captain and Wasim and Amir coming back to international cricket

The PCB was accused of failing to provide the fast bowler with appropriate treatment, which potentially led to the injury becoming more serious

Pakistan also called up Usman Khan, who formally switched allegiances from the UAE earlier this month

The ban includes all ECB events, meaning he cannot play the ILT20 and the Abu Dhabi T10, until 2029

Routine injury turns career-threatening, with a dispute around whether the bowler received correct diagnoses from the PCB

How the board almost pitted their two stars against each other, and tried to superficially cover up the deep-seated issues that remain

Afridi, who was unhappy with the manner of his sacking, still feels his concerns have not been addressed appropriately but was willing to put the saga behind him

It is understood that outgoing Pakistan captain Afridi did not contribute anything at all to the quotes the PCB put out in his name on returning captain Babar

Babar, meanwhile, says he "will continue consulting" Shaheen "for important decisions going forward"

Babar, who hasn't accepted the offer yet, has asked the PCB to be appointed captain across all three formats if he is to consider a return

The series forms part of a 12-match run-in Pakistan have ahead of the T20 World Cup in USA and West Indies

The review could carry significant ramifications, including a ban from league cricket in the UAE

Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf are part of the training camp as well

It means Pakistan could have a third T20 skipper in five months

PCB chief says an "incorrect decision" was taken after a "misunderstanding" earlier

Allrounder does not expect to sign a central contract and is available only up to the T20 World Cup

He played 41 Test matches for Pakistan between 1958 and 1973, scoring five hundreds

They may or may not make the squad to the USA and the Caribbean, but have done enough to get on the selectors' radar

The star-studded XI represents five of the six teams, with no entrant from Karachi Kings

Multan succumb in another cliffhanger as Hunain Shah seals win from final ball