The Pakistan cricket team is once again ready for a new challenge. In July, the Pakistan team will tour Bangladesh, where a three-match T20 International series will be played between the two countries.
Sports News: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its squad for the three-match T20 International series against Bangladesh in July. With the announcement of the team, the biggest question that has arisen is whether the T20 careers of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi are now nearing their end?
The PCB has once again excluded these three star players from the team. The captaincy responsibility has once again been entrusted to Salman Ali Agha.
No Return, No Indication: Senior Players Ignored
The absence of Babar, Rizwan, and Shaheen in the 15-member squad selected for this series, which will be held between July 20th and 24th, clearly indicates that the PCB has completely moved forward on the path of change in the T20 format. However, the board has not clarified whether these players have been rested or if this selection is part of future plans. But after being excluded from selection in two consecutive series, the question is now becoming serious: will these star players be able to return to the T20 team?
Salman Ali Agha Trusted Again
Salman Ali Agha has been given the captaincy for the second time in a row. This is considered to be part of the PCB's strategy, in which they are trying to mold the team into a new template with young leadership. Salman has won the trust of the selectors with his consistent performance and calm leadership style in recent series. In such a situation, the PCB may take a long-term view of him, keeping in mind the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Return to the Team and New Faces: Faheem, Fakhar, and Ahmed Daniyal
Some old faces have also returned to this squad: experienced players like Faheem Ashraf and Fakhar Zaman have been given another chance. Fakhar is known for his explosive batting and can strengthen the middle order of the team. Ahmed Daniyal, who came into the limelight with his performance in the Pakistan Super League 2025, has managed to make a place in the T20 International team for the first time. His pace and variety will be tested in the conditions of Bangladesh.
Mohammad Nawaz has also returned to the team. Nawaz has been included in the team as an effective all-rounder, who can be useful with the bat as well as with spin.
Pakistan's Team and the Full Schedule of the Series
Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqim
- July 20: First T20i, SBNCS, Mirpur
- July 22: Second T20i, SBNCS, Mirpur
- July 24: Third T20i, SBNCS, Mirpur
