Pakistan has announced its squads for the upcoming New Zealand tour, including three one -day international (ODI) and five Twenty20 (T20I) matches.
Salman Ali Aga has been appointed as the captain for the T20I team, named Shadab Khan as his Vice. Mohammad Rizwan will continue to lead the ODI team.
The announcement also highlighted the inclusion of four players – Hasan Nawaz, Akif Javed, Mohammad Ali and Abdul Samad, based on his impressive performance in domestic cricket.
For the coaching staff, Aqib Javed will serve as an interim head coach for the tour of New Zealand, while Mohammad Yusuf has been appointed as a batting coach.
Pakistan’s team will travel to New Zealand for five T20 Internationals and a series of three ODIs, which will be from 16 March to 5 April.
Pakistan OD Squad for tour of New Zealand:
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Salman Ali Aga (VC), Abdullah Shafiq, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Irfan Niaib, Nasim Shah, Sufian
Pakistan T20I Squad for New Zealand tour:
Salman Ali Agha (C), Shadab Khan (VC), Abdul Samad, Abdul Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahanand Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Irrfan Khan Neeji Khan.
