(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Pakistan Shaheens Set for Final Training Camp Ahead of Top End T20 in Australia
Lahore, Pakistan – August 2: With anticipation building for the Top End T20 Series in Australia, the Pakistan Shaheens are gearing up for a critical five-day training camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore, starting Sunday, August 3.
This intense training phase will serve as the squad’s final preparation before heading to Darwin, where they’ll compete in the 11-team international tournament from August 14 to 24.
🏏 Pakistan Shaheens Top End T20 Match Schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Bangladesh ‘A’ | TIO Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| 16 Aug | Scorchers | TIO Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| 18 Aug | Renegades | TIO Stadium | 6:00 PM |
| 19 Aug | Kingsmen | DXC Arena | 1:00 PM |
| 20 Aug | Strikers | DXC Arena | 7:00 PM |
| 22 Aug | Nepal | DXC Arena | 7:00 PM |
| 24 Aug | Semi-finals/Final | To Be Announced | TBA |
🏋️♂️ High-Intensity Camp in Lahore
The 15-member squad, led by rising middle-order talent Muhammad Irfan Khan, will begin reporting in Lahore on Saturday evening. The training officially kicks off on Sunday, August 3, with two days of fielding drills and net practice at the NCA.
The team will then shift to Gaddafi Stadium on August 5 and 6 for match scenario simulations aimed at preparing the players for high-pressure T20 situations. The camp wraps up on August 7 with a final training session.
🇵🇰 Shaheens Squad for Top End T20:
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Muhammad Irfan Khan (Captain)
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Ahmed Daniyal
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Mehran Mumtaz
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Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk)
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Abdul Samad
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Faisal Akram
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Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk)
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Mubasir Khan
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Haider Ali
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Maaz Sadaqat
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Saad Masood
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Mohammad Salman Mirza
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Shahid Aziz
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Ubaid Shah
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Yasir Khan
🌍 Talent Returns from Overseas
Notably, seven key players — Faisal Akram, Haider Ali, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mubasir Khan, Shahid Aziz, and Ubaid Shah — are currently touring with the Shaheens in England and will rejoin the camp on August 7.
💡 A Big Opportunity for Pakistan’s Rising Stars
The Top End T20 Series offers a golden platform for Pakistan’s next-generation cricketers to shine on an international stage. Facing off against teams like Bangladesh ‘A’, franchise-level sides, and Nepal, the tournament will provide valuable exposure to diverse playing conditions and strategies.
With selectors expected to keep a close eye on performances, this tournament could be a career-defining moment for many young stars eyeing future national team call-ups.
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