Introduction To Pakistan T20 Squad
Pakistan’s team has been announced for the five-match T20 series against New Zealand. In preparation for the upcoming big tournaments, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has given new young players a chance and rested senior players so that they can prepare well.
Pakistan T20 Squad
Salman ali Agha has been made the new captain for the Pakistan cricket team and Shadab Khan has been made the vice-captain, and the remaining players in this squad are Usman Khan, Sufyan Muqeem, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Umair Bin Yousuf, Muhammad Haris, Muhammad Ali, Khushdil Shah, Jehandad Khan, Irfan Khan Niazi, Hassan Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Abbas Afridi.
Reason for the senior players' rest for T20 squad
In Preparation for the 2025 Asia Cup and 2026 World Cup and to give new and younger players a chance, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman has rested senior players Babar Azam and former captain Mohammad Rizwan of the Pakistan cricket team.
Reason for selection of new players in T20 squad
Three players who have performed well in domestic cricket have been included in the T20 squad, including Hassan nawaz, Muhammad Ali, and Abdul samad. If these players are to establish themselves in the national team, they will also have to perform well in international cricket.
Coaching changes in T20 squad
Aqib Javed will remain the head coach of the Pakistan cricket team until a permanent coach is found, and he will also be the coach for the New Zealand tour. His original term was for the Champions Trophy, but due to the lack of a new coach, his term has been extended, and Test cricketer Mohammad Yousif has been made the batting coach.
Details for T20 series
A five-match series will be played between New Zealand and Pakistan from March 16 to 26, followed by ODI cricket from March 29 to April 15.
Best opportunity for new players in T20 squad
New players have been given the opportunity to prepare for major tournaments, with the aim of gaining experience playing international cricket and preparing for future tournaments.
Pakistan team prepares for T20 series
After losing the Champions Trophy and the mistakes made in the Champions Trophy, the new players in the Pakistan team are eager and restless to show their performance. The new players are regularly participating in practice session, which is expected to lead to a good performance for the new Pakistan T20 team.