(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
PCB Announces 15-Member Squad for T20I Series Against Bangladesh
LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced a 15-player squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, set to be held from July 20 to 24 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
Salman Ali Agha to Lead Young T20 Squad
Salman Ali Agha will once again lead the national side as the PCB continues to invest in emerging talent. Notably, senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi remain absent as selectors focus on testing the depth of Pakistan’s T20 bench strength.
The Men’s National Selection Committee finalized the squad on Monday, with a vision to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 and future white-ball series.
Notable Inclusions and Comebacks
The squad sees the return of Mohammad Nawaz and Sufiyan Muqeem, while Ahmed Daniyal earns a call-up to the national setup. Several players, including Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, and Hussain Talat, will look to solidify their positions in the T20 format.
Pakistan Squad for Bangladesh T20I Series:
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Salman Ali Agha (Captain)
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Mohammad Haris
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Sahibzada Farhan
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Fakhar Zaman
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Saim Ayub
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Hassan Nawaz
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Khushdil Shah
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Hussain Talat
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Mohammad Nawaz
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Faheem Ashraf
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Abrar Ahmed
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Ahmed Daniyal
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Mohammad Abbas Afridi
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Salman Mirza
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Sufiyan Moqeem
Coaching and Support Staff
The squad will work under the guidance of head coach Mike Hesson, supported by:
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Ashley Noffke (Bowling Coach)
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Muhammad Hanif Malik (Batting Coach)
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Shane McDermott (Fielding Coach)
Looking Ahead: West Indies Series to Follow
While attention is currently on the Bangladesh tour, the PCB confirmed that the squad for the upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies will be announced later. That series is expected to further test the growing depth in Pakistan’s T20 lineup.
A Crucial Opportunity for Emerging Stars
This T20I series presents an important platform for players to showcase their skills and secure long-term roles in the national team. For Salman Ali Agha, it’s another step forward in his leadership journey, while for the team, it’s about building a resilient and flexible core ahead of a busy international calendar.
