Why didn't Azhar Mahmood play in Pakistan's domestic T20 tournament?

[prepare]

I was just thinking Azhar Mahmood has been amazing for Kent for many years in T20 and also had a very good BPL.

He was due to play a big part in the IPL but however now may play only a handful of games. I would naturally expect him to do reasonably well.

Now the question is why didn't he play the flagship domestic tournament. Surely with a new coach he knew there was a chance for one final chance in the T20 world cup playing for Pakistan. I cant help but believe if he played in Pakistans domestic tournament and performed with a good IPL and many years of consistently being very good for Kent and a good performance in the BPL he would of been picked for Pakistan.

I know he is old but the T20 world cup doesnt care how old players are. Now that he bats top 3 and bowls a mix of medium-fast he could of been ideal.

[Shaddy]

he's past his sell-by date for Pakistani standards, IPL, BPL, FPT20 can enjoy him all they want. Really dont wanna see him in the Pakistan XI, much sharper players ahead of him queuing up.

[prepare]

Who?

[cricketiac]

isn't he a British national now?

can he still be eligible for Pakistan :confused:

[MenInG]

Have a look at

http://pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?t=141826

for more insight

[mufassir]

Because he plays for islamabad leopards and they didnt qualify.

[prepare]

Oh shame. Didnt realise that.