The national T20 squad has been finalised for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.

 

However, it remains undecided whether the three matches in the West Indies leg of the tour will be played as One Day Internationals (ODIs) or switched to the T20 format.

 

A final decision will be made following approval from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, and the possible squad announcement is expected soon.

 

According to media reports, leg-spinner Shadab Khan will not be available due to fitness issues. He is currently suffering from a shoulder injury that may require surgery. The selection committee, with the input of captain Salman Ali Agha and head coach Mike Hesson, has given preference to young players for the finalised squad.

 

While major changes in the T20 squad are not expected, spinner Sufiyan Muqeem will be part of Pakistan’s T20 squad. Previously, senior players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi were also not part of the home series against Bangladesh.

 

The West Indies Cricket Board has yet to respond to the PCB’s proposal of converting the ODI matches into T20s. If matters are finalised, the squad for the West Indies tour will also be announced alongside the Bangladesh squad.

 

The training camp for the Bangladesh series will begin in Karachi on July 7, while head coach Mike Hesson is set to arrive in Pakistan on July 6. The national team will depart for Dhaka on July 16, with matches scheduled for July 20, 22, and 24.

 

After the Bangladesh series, the team will travel to the USA for three T20 matches, followed by ODIs. The PCB has requested the West Indies board to convert the ODIs into T20 matches.