Urdu Report Desk
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the national squads for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka and the tri-nation ODI series involving Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka.
T20I Captaincy Goes to Sahibzada Farhan
Right-handed opening batter Sahibzada Farhan will captain Pakistan in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Farhan recently led Pakistan’s cricket team at the Asian Games.
Left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will continue as Pakistan’s captain in the tri-nation ODI series.
T20I Series to Be Played in Rawalpindi
All three T20I matches against Sri Lanka will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The first T20I will be held on October 9, followed by the second on October 11 and the third on October 13.
Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka in Tri-Nation ODI Series
After the T20I series, Pakistan will take part in a seven-match tri-nation ODI series featuring England and Sri Lanka.
The first three matches of the tournament will be played in Rawalpindi. The remaining league matches and the final will then move to Lahore.
Pakistan’s 15-Member T20I Squad
Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Arafat Minhas, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Imran Randhawa, Khawaja Nafay (wicketkeeper), Maaz Sadaqat, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saim Ayub, Muhammad Salman Mirza, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Muqeem.
Pakistan’s 16-Member ODI Squad
Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wicketkeeper), Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wicketkeeper), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Muqeem.
Coaching and Team Management
Mike Hesson will remain with the team as head coach, while Naveed Akram Cheema will perform the duties of team manager.
