Pakistan’s upcoming tour of Bangladesh for a three-match ODI series faces uncertainty with regional military clashes, while major changes are expected in the national squad.

 

The Pakistan team is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on March 9, with all three ODIs set to take place at Shere Bangla National Stadium on March 11, 13 and 15. 

 

According to media reports, the tour will only go ahead if the situation does not worsen and pose security or travel risks.

 

At the same time, Pakistan’s selectors are preparing for a squad overhaul. Discussions are expected to begin this week as the team shifts its focus to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, which South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will co-host.

 

According to media reports, sources have revealed that the selection committee plans to introduce young players and move away from several first-choice names who have failed to deliver consistently. Senior players such as Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz are likely to be dropped for the Bangladesh series.

 

Pakistan does not have an immediate T20I assignment, so changes in that format are not expected right away. However, reports said five to six players could be gradually phased out of plans for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

 

Pakistan last played ODIs in November, when they hosted Sri Lanka and completed a clean sweep in the three-match series.