Pakistan will be in Dhaka in a week to play a three-match T20 series against Bangladesh. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a 15-member squad for the series today (Tuesday). As usual, Pakistan has not included Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the T20 squad. Apart from this, stars like Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf are also not coming to Bangladesh for the tour.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had announced the schedule of this series a few days ago. If everything goes well, the Pakistan cricket team will set foot on Bangladesh soil on July 16. The first match of the series will be held on July 20. Later, the remaining two matches will be played on July 22 and 24.
All the matches of the upcoming T20 series will be held at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The matches will start at 6 pm local time. The BCB and PCB decided to organize this bilateral series during the ICC Champions Trophy. Bangladesh is currently playing a full series of three formats in Sri Lanka. Earlier, they have played a three-match T20 series on Pakistani soil. Where Shanto-Mustafiz could not get a win (3-0) against Salman Agar’s team.
Salman Mirza and Ahmed Danial, who are yet to make their international debut, have been called up to Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming series. All-rounder Shadab Khan and pacer Haris Rauf are not in the squad due to injuries. Apart from this, regular T20 players like Naseem Shah and Wasim Junior will also not come to Bangladesh due to their unfitness. The Pakistan cricket team will set foot in Dhaka on July 16.
Pakistan T20 squad:
Salman Ali Agha, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Fahim Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza and Sufyan Mukim.
FAQ
Who has been left out of Pakistan’s squad for the Bangladesh series?
Star players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi have been left out of the squad announced for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.
Why are Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi not included?
The reasons may include rest, injury management, rotation policy, or strategic changes. Official clarification from the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) would give more detail.
Is this a permanent exclusion or just for the Bangladesh series?
This appears to be a temporary move only for the Bangladesh series. Both Babar and Shaheen are expected to return for future tours or tournaments.
Who is leading the Pakistan team in their absence?
The new captain for the series will likely be a senior player such as Mohammad Rizwan or Shan Masood, depending on the format and squad composition.
What formats are being played in the Bangladesh series?
The series may include T20Is, ODIs, or Test matches. The full schedule will clarify which formats Pakistan will play.
