The 34-year-old has not played for Pakistan since the limited-overs series against Australia last May, and his recall comes as a surprise after he had been overlooked for a central contract in March.Former captain Shoaib Malik was also named in the 15-man squad after his successful appeal last Friday against a one-year ban imposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Both players were confirmed for the four-nation tournament after passing rigorous medical checks yesterday.
"Akhtar and Malik passed fitness tests and hence were included in the squad and it's a balanced squad," said PCB chairman Ijaz Butt.
"He (Akhtar) was bowling extremely well. I saw him bowling six overs and I am more than satisfied with his fitness."
Three uncapped players were also called up with Shahzaib Hasan, Umar Amin and Asad Shafiq yet to play a one-day international.
Pakistan will play Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh in the one-day international tournament in Dambullah from June 15-24.
The tournament will be the first time Shahid Afridi leads the team since being confirmed as skipper in all formats last month.
Pakistan squad: Shahid Afridi (captain), Imran Farhat, Salman Butt, Shahzaib Hasan, Shoaib Malik, Umar Akmal, Kamran Akmal, Abdul Razzaq, Umar Amin, Asad Shafiq, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Asif, Mohammad Aamir, Abdul Rehman, Saeed Ajmal.
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