The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday unveiled a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, set to commence on July 20 at the Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the T20I side, while vice-captain Shadab Khan and pacer Haris Rauf have been ruled out due to injuries.
Shadab underwent successful shoulder surgery in the UK. The operation was performed on his right shoulder, which had been troubling him for some time.
Meanwhile, Rauf has been ruled out after sustaining a Grade 1 hamstring injury during the San Francisco Unicorns’ recent win over the Texas Super Kings in the ongoing 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025.
Pacer Salman Mirza, who impressed during Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 9 with Lahore Qalandars, has earned a call-up to the national squad.
He claimed nine wickets in four matches at an average of 15.00 and an economy rate of 9.64.
The Pakistan team is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on July 16. The T20I series will kick off on July 20, followed by the second and third matches on July 22 and 24, respectively.
The two teams last met in May this year, where Pakistan completed a 3-0 clean sweep at home.
Pakistan squad: 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 and Sufyan Moqim
Series schedule
16 July – Pakistan men’s team arrival
20 July – First T20I
22 July – Second T20I
24 July – Third T20I
Management change
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced key changes to the team management ahead of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, set to commence on July 20 at the Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
Shane McDermott has been appointed as the new fielding coach of the national team, replacing Mohammad Masroor, who parted ways with the PCB following the conclusion of the Skills Development Camp on July 4.
Masroor confirmed his departure through an emotional message on social media, expressing gratitude to the players, staff, and fans.
“Thank you to the players who trusted, the staff who supported, and the fans who believed. Behind every catch taken, every game won, was a group of men who believed,” he wrote.
“Though my chapter with the team ends here, I’ll always be a part of Pakistan cricket’s story. Thank you, Pakistan. I leave with no regrets, only pride and best wishes for what lies ahead.”
McDermott brings a wealth of international coaching experience, having previously worked with Australia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
In another move, the PCB has replaced strength and conditioning coach Imran Ullah with seasoned trainer Grant Luden.
Team management: 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 and conditioning coach), Talha Ejaz (analyst), Syed Naeem Ahmad (media manager), Irtaza Komail (security manager), Dr. Wajid Ali Rafai (doctor) and Muhammad Ehsan (masseur).