The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced a 16-member squad for the three-match T20I sequence in opposition to Bangladesh, ranging from Could 25, 2025, in Lahore. The squad options a mixture of rising expertise and returning gamers, with a number of notable omissions which have raised eyebrows amongst followers and analysts.
Main names lacking from the Pakistan squad
Former captain Babar Azam and skilled wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan have each been ignored, signaling a shift in Pakistan’s method as they deal with growing a youthful core forward of future ICC occasions. Additionally lacking from the lineup are senior gamers like Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan, presumably being rested or rotated.
Fakhar Zaman returns, Faheem Ashraf recalled
Among the many notable inclusions is the return of Fakhar Zaman, who has been recalled after recovering from harm. Sahibzada Farhan additionally returns to the squad after impressing with the bat in current tournaments. All-rounders Faheem Ashraf and Hussain Talat have been recalled so as to add depth to the center order and bowling assault.
Salman Ali Agha has been named because the captain of the T20I squad whereas star all-rounder Shadab Khan will likely be his deputy. Within the absence of veterans Babar and Rizwan, the batting will hover round Fakhar and younger expertise Saim Ayub.
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The sequence, set solely on the Gaddafi Stadium, comes simply weeks after Pakistan suffered huge army setbacks in skirmishes with India.
Pakistan’s squad for the T20I sequence in opposition to Bangladesh:
Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Wasim Jr., Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wicketkeeper), and Saim Ayub.
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