PCB Unveils 16-Member T20 Squad for Bangladesh Series; Agha Salman to Lead, Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen Rested
LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 16-member national squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, set to be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The matches mark the first assignment for Pakistan’s newly appointed head coach, Mike Hesson.
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Salman Ali Agha will continue as team captain, with Shadab Khan named as vice-captain. The squad features a refreshing blend of emerging talent and seasoned performers, with notable absences including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi, indicating a strategic shift toward future planning.
Pakistan’s T20I Squad vs Bangladesh:
- 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 (wk)
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Mohammad Irfan Khan
- Naseem Shah
- Sahibzada Farhan (wk)
- Saim Ayub
The squad selection comes on the heels of PSL Season 10, concluded on May 25, with players picked based on their recent form in the tournament. The PCB termed the lineup a “balanced mix” designed to nurture future stars while keeping experience in the ranks.
The match schedule and timings for the series will be announced shortly. Fans are particularly eager to witness the leadership of Salman Ali Agha, who has been rewarded for consistent performances in domestic cricket and PSL 10.
