As the national cricket team gears up for upcoming assignments, including a T20I series in Bangladesh next month, Pakistan’s newly-appointed head coach Mike Hesson has started holding one-on-one meetings with key players during the ongoing training camp in Lahore 

 

According to reports, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem are likely to make a comeback for the tour that would feature three T20Is and will take place in Bangladesh next month.

 

During the camp, Hesson met with former captain Babar Azam and assured him that he remained part of the team’s long-term plans. The coach clarified that the doors of the national team were not closed on Babar, and he will be given opportunities when needed. Hesson also sought Babar’s input on improving team performance and asked which format he enjoyed playing the most.

 

Afridi also had a detailed discussion with the coach and conveyed that he was fully available for both red-ball and white-ball cricket.

 

However, reports indicate that the chances of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan being included in the squad for the Bangladesh series are slim. Team management believes that young players have already impressed during the home series and deserve more chances moving forward.