Sami’s last ODI for Pakistan came against Sri Lanka in June 2012
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Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Sami and all-rounder Shoaib Malik have both been included in the ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against Zimbabwe after long absences.
Pakistan celebrate after whitewashing Zimbabwe 2-0
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Pakistan opener Mukhtar Ahmed hammered a magnificent 62 to not only help his side beat Zimbabwe by two wickets, but also ensure that they completed a 2-0 series whitewash.
Ahmed hammered 12 boundaries and three sixes during his career-best knock of 83
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With Pakistan hosting their first international cricket match since March 2009, openers Mukhtar Ahmed and Ahmed Shehzad gave the country something to cheer about as they smashed 83 and 55 respectively to lead their side to a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in Lahore.
Akmal has not represented Pakistan in an ODI since the 2011 ICC 50-over Cricket World Cup
Veteran Pakistan batsman Younis Khan and pace bowler Umar Gul have been dropped from the ODI squad for the upcoming three match ‘home’ series in the United Arab Emirates against Australia.
Sami has struggled to take wickets as of late
Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar has launched a scathing attack on his former opening quick partner Mohammad Sami, stating that he lacks in mental confidence.
