Senior Pakistani players sidelined for Bangladesh T20Is

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the names included in the 16-member national squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.

Several senior players, including Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan, have been left out of the squad.

All matches of the series will be played at the historic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The official schedule is expected to be released soon.

All-rounder Agha Salman has been appointed as the captain of the national team, while experienced spinner Shadab Khan will serve as the vice-captain.

The squad features a balanced mix of youth and experience, reflecting PCB's strategy of preparing for future international assignments while maintaining competitive performance in the present.

Pakistan T20I Squad includes Agha Salman (Captain), Shadab Khan (Vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Muhammad Haris (Wicketkeeper), Muhammad Wasim Jr., Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (Wicketkeeper) and Saim Ayub.

The inclusion of several promising young players in the squad is a step towards providing them with opportunities to showcase their talent on the international stage. According to PCB, this selection is part of broader preparations for upcoming global events.

The entire series will be hosted in Pakistan, with Gaddafi Stadium set to host all three matches. Further details, including the complete schedule, are expected to be announced soon.