The Pakistan national cricket team has left for New Zealand to play a five-match T20 series, beginning on March 16 in Christchurch.
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the 16-member squad departed from Lahore via Dubai en route to New Zealand.
Pakistan’s 16-Member T20 Squad:
- Salman Ali Agha (Captain)
- Shadab Khan (Vice-Captain)
- Abbas Afridi
- Abdul Samad [Debut call-up]
- Abrar Ahmed
- Haris Rauf
- Hassan Nawaz [Debut call-up]
- Irfan Khan Niazi
- Jahandad Khan
- Khushdil Shah
- Muhammad Ali
- Muhammad Haris
- Omair Bin Yousuf
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Sufiyan Muqeem
- Usman Khan
Notably, Abdul Samad and Hassan Nawaz have earned their maiden call-ups to the national squad.
Vice-captain Shadab Khan expressed confidence in the young squad, stating:
“Many young players have been included, and they bring a different, positive energy. We have high expectations from the newcomers, and we aim for success.”
Pakistan will be looking to bounce back and prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 with this series.
