The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Australia.
All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will lead the side, which sees the high-profile return of Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
After missing the recent series against Sri Lanka, superstars Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been reintegrated into the national fold. Shadab Khan also maintains his spot in the lineup, continuing his run since his recent comeback.
The selection committee has placed a strong emphasis on spin for the Lahore tracks, including a diverse slow-bowling unit featuring Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, and Usman Tariq.
The 16-Member Squad
The squad features a mix of experienced campaigners and exciting young talent.
Salman Ali Agha (Captain)
Babar Azam
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shadab Khan
Fakhar Zaman
Saim Ayub
Naseem Shah
Mohammad Nawaz
Abrar Ahmed
Usman Khan (WK)
Sahibzada Farhan (WK)
Khawaja Muhammad Nafay (WK)
Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Faheem Ashraf
Mohammad Salman Mirza
Usman Tariq
Series Schedule and Venue
All three matches will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with each game scheduled to start at 4:00 PM local time.
1st T20I: January 29
2nd T20I: January 31
3rd T20I: February 1
Timeline of Events
The Pakistan squad and support staff will assemble in Lahore on January 24, with training sessions commencing the following day.
The Australian contingent is expected to land in Pakistan on January 28. This marks only the second time the Australian side has traveled to Pakistan for a T20 format series.
