"Amir has withdrawn so that he can be at the birth of his second child in August, while Sohail will miss the tour because of family reasons," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statementFast bowler Mohammad Amir and batsman Haris Sohail have withdrawn from Pakistan's England tour, citing personal reasons, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Thursday. "Amir has withdrawn so that he can be at the birth of his second child in August, while Sohail will miss the tour because of family reasons," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement. Pakistan media reported Sohail does not travel without his family, and they are not allowed on this tour. Three West Indian players -- Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer and Keemo Paul -- withdrew from the England tour over COVID-19 fears last week. The West Indies team reached England on Tuesday and will play the first of three Tests in Southampton from July 8.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 11, 2020 15:56 UTC