Lahore, July 8, 2025 – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled to be played from July 20 to 24 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Salman Ali Agha will continue to captain the side.
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| Pakistan Announce Squad for T20I Series Against Bangladesh; India’s Tour Postponed to 2026 |
✅ Pakistan’s T20I Squad:
Captain: Salman Ali Agha
Squad: 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 blends experienced players like Fakhar Zaman and Faheem Ashraf with emerging talents such as Hassan Nawaz and Sufyan Moqim. Wicketkeeping duties will be handled by Mohammad Haris and Sahibzada Farhan.
🏏 Team Management:
The coaching and support staff include Mike Hesson (Head Coach), Ashley Noffke (Bowling Coach), Muhammad Hanif Malik (Batting Coach), and Shane McDermott (Fielding Coach), alongside manager Naveed Akram Cheema and other professionals handling fitness, analytics, security, and medical care.
🇮🇳 India’s White-Ball Tour of Bangladesh Postponed to 2026
In another major development, India’s scheduled six-match white-ball tour of Bangladesh, originally set for August 2025, has been postponed to September 2026. The tour was to feature three ODIs and three T20Is, but the decision to defer came after mutual agreement between the BCCI and BCB.
Although the official statement cited “scheduling convenience and international cricketing commitments,” the decision comes amidst strained political ties following last year's uprising in Dhaka and the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who sought refuge in India.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed its intent to host India in 2026, with exact match dates to be confirmed.
