Pakistan Announce Squad for Bangladesh T20I Series
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International (T20I) series against Bangladesh.
According to the Men’s National Selection Committee, Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the side for this short-format assignment. The series is scheduled from 20 to 24 July 2025 at the iconic Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
Full Squad for Bangladesh T20I Series
The 15-member squad for the Bangladesh tour is as follows:
- Salman Ali Agha (captain)
- Abrar Ahmed
- Ahmed Daniyal
- Faheem Ashraf
- Fakhar Zaman
- Hassan Nawaz
- Hussain Talat
- Khushdil Shah
- Mohammad Abbas Afridi
- Mohammad Haris (wk)
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Sahibzada Farhan (wk)
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Mirza
- Sufyan Moqim
The squad features a mix of experienced players and emerging talent, as Pakistan continues to build a solid T20 core ahead of future ICC events.
Team Management
Alongside the squad, PCB has also named the full team management for this tour:
- Naveed Akram Cheema (Manager)
- Mike Hesson (Head Coach)
- Ashley Noffke (Bowling Coach)
- Muhammad Hanif Malik (Batting Coach)
- Shane McDermott (Fielding Coach)
- Cliffe Deacon (Physiotherapist)
- Grant Luden (Strength & Conditioning Coach)
- Talha Ejaz (Analyst)
- Syed Naeem Ahmad (Media Manager)
- Irtaza Komail (Security Manager)
- Dr. Wajid Ali Rafai (Team Doctor)
- Muhammad Ehsan (Masseur)
Pakistan to Face Bangladesh in Dhaka
The three-match T20I series will test Pakistan’s bench strength as the team management focuses on giving opportunities to young players in different conditions. The Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka has traditionally favored spin, and Pakistan’s squad composition indicates a tactical plan to handle Bangladesh’s bowling in home conditions.
India’s Bangladesh Tour Postponed
In related developments, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have mutually agreed to postpone India’s six-match white-ball tour to Bangladesh, which was initially scheduled for August 2025. The decision comes amid political tensions in Bangladesh following last year’s mass uprising that ousted then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The series — featuring three ODIs and three T20Is — has now been rescheduled for September 2026, with exact fixtures to be finalized later.
Concerns for Pakistan
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s star pacer Haris Rauf has been ruled out of the MLC 2025 and remains doubtful for the Bangladesh series due to fitness concerns, raising questions about Pakistan’s pace attack depth.
With an exciting mix of fresh faces and seasoned campaigners, the Pakistan T20I squad for Bangladesh 2025 is ready to deliver competitive cricket in Dhaka. Fans will be hoping for a strong performance.
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