Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has urged the national selectors to give Mohammad Haris another chance in white-ball cricket, calling him the best wicketkeeping option available to Pakistan.
Amir took to social media platform X after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its white-ball squads for the home T20I series against Sri Lanka and the ODI tri-series involving England and Sri Lanka.
“I think Haris is the best option among all these keepers for white-ball cricket, so please, now is the time to think about it,” Amir wrote.
Why Mohammad Haris Deserves a White-Ball Recall
Amir’s comments came after regular white-ball wicketkeepers Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan were left out of the upcoming assignments. The selectors instead picked Khawaja Nafay for the T20I squad, while Ghazi Ghori and Saad Baig were selected for the ODI side.
Haris, who made his international debut during Pakistan’s home ODI series against the West Indies in Multan in 2022, has represented Pakistan in six ODIs and 35 T20Is. His last ODI appearance came against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2023, while his most recent T20I was against India in Dubai in 2025.
The 25-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has been on the fringes of the national setup, and Amir believes the current opening in the squad is the right moment to bring him back.
A New-Look White-Ball Setup
The squad announcement marked a major shake-up. Salman Ali Agha was removed as Pakistan’s T20I captain and excluded from the squad, with Sahibzada Farhan appointed as his successor after leading Pakistan to a silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games, where the team lost to India in the final.
Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz and Usman Tariq, along with pacers Ali Raza, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Akif Javed and Ahmed Daniyal, were also part of Pakistan’s Asian Games campaign but have been omitted from the squads for the upcoming home assignments.
Amir, who retired from international cricket, remains an active voice on selection matters and has regularly shared his views on the team’s direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Mohammad Amir say about Mohammad Haris?
Amir wrote on X that Haris is the best wicketkeeping option for Pakistan in white-ball cricket and urged the selectors to consider him now.
Which wicketkeepers were dropped from Pakistan’s squads?
Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan were left out of the white-ball squads for the Sri Lanka T20Is and the ODI tri-series.
Who are Pakistan’s new wicketkeeping picks?
Khawaja Nafay has been included in the T20I squad, while Ghazi Ghori and Saad Baig were selected for the ODI side.
When did Mohammad Haris last play for Pakistan?
Haris last played an ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2023 and his most recent T20I came against India in Dubai in 2025.
