Key points
- Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan
- All three matches will be held in Lahore
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced a 16-member men’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, with Salman Ali Agha continuing as captain of the team, according to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
In a press release, the PCB said that the selection committee has named squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.
🚨 Pakistan squad announced for Bangladesh T20I series in Lahore 🚨
More details: https://t.co/kTip0kPkpd#PAKvBAN | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/GUcPCU1GH4
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 21, 2025
All three matches will be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with the schedule set to be announced soon, PCB said.
Selection on performances
The squad has been selected based on players’ performances in the ongoing HBL PSL X, which concludes on 25 May, the statement said. This series also marks the first assignment for newly appointed head coach Mike Hesson.
Former captain Babar Azam, veteran keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi are notable absentees from the 16-player group that will take on Bangladesh in three matches in Lahore.
16-member squad
Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wicket-keeper) and Saim Ayub.
