Pakistan has announced its squads for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, which will include three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and five Twenty20 (T20I) matches.
Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the captain for the T20I team, with Shadab Khan named as his vice. Mohammad Rizwan will continue to lead the ODI team.
The announcement also highlighted the inclusion of four players — Hassan Nawaz, Akif Javed, Mohammad Ali, and Abdul Samad — based on their impressive performances in domestic cricket.
For the coaching staff, Aqib Javed will serve as the interim head coach for the New Zealand tour, while Mohammad Yousuf has been appointed as the batting coach.
Pakistan’s team will travel to New Zealand for a series of five T20 International matches and three One-Day Internationals, which will take place from March 16 to April 5.
Pakistan ODI Squad for New Zealand Tour:
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Salman Ali Agha (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Irfan Niazi, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, Tayyab Tahir.
Pakistan T20I Squad for New Zealand Tour:
Salman Ali Agha (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Irfan Khan Niazi, Omair Bin Yousuf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Moqim, Usman Khan.
