Pakistan, Oct. 26 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday released left-arm wrist spinner Sufiyan Moqim from the national men's squad for the ongoing One-day International tri-series involving England and Sri Lanka, citing the nature of the pitches in Lahore, while adding left-handed batter Maaz Sadaqat as cover for players carrying minor niggles.

In a brief statement, the PCB said Sufiyan had been released from the squad "keeping in view the nature of Lahore pitches" and would return to domestic cricket. Maaz, meanwhile, had been added as cover for players with minor niggles.

The move comes as the tri-series shifts to the Gaddafi Stadium after the opening three matches in Rawalpindi. Pakistan have won both their league games so f...