Pakistan’s updated roster for the Bangladesh T20I series
A 16-man national team was announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday for the forthcoming three-match Twenty20 series against Bangladesh.
Shadab Khan has been appointed vice-captain, and Salman Ali Agha will remain the team’s captain.
The series marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s new head coach, Mike Hesson, who will be taking charge of the national side for the first time in an international assignment.
The squad selection follows the conclusion of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 on May 25, with players chosen based on their recent performances in the tournament. Notably, prominent players such as Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi have been left out of the squad, signaling a strategic focus on fresh talent and future team development.
Pakistan’s 16-member T20 squad:
- Salman Ali Agha (captain)
- Shadab Khan (vice-captain)
- Abrar Ahmed
- Faheem Ashraf
- Fakhar Zaman
- Haris Rauf
- Hassan Ali
- Hassan Nawaz
- Hussain Talat
- Khushdil Shah
- Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper)
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Mohammad Irfan Khan
- Naseem Shah
- Sahibzada Farhan (wicketkeeper)
- Saim Ayub
In order to create a competitive team for upcoming international tournaments, the PCB characterized the team as a well-balanced combination of fresh talent and seasoned campaigners. Emerging players will have a significant opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at the highest level throughout the series against Bangladesh.
The complete itinerary and match times are anticipated to be revealed soon. All three games will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Salman Ali Agha, who has kept his captaincy after impressive performances in recent domestic and PSL games, will also be put to the test in this series.
The announcement has generated excitement among cricket fans in Pakistan, eager to see how the young squad performs against a competitive Bangladesh side on home soil.
