The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on July 20 at the Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will continue as the captain of the T20I side, while vice-captain Shadab Khan and pacer Haris Rauf will miss the series due to injuries.
Shadab recently underwent successful shoulder surgery in the UK to address an ongoing issue with his right shoulder. Meanwhile, Rauf sustained a Grade 1 hamstring injury during the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season while playing for the San Francisco Unicorns against the Texas Super Kings.
In their absence, fast bowler Salman Mirza has earned a call-up to the national squad.
Mirza impressed during the 2025 HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season with Lahore Qalandars, taking nine wickets in four matches at an average of 15.00 and an economy rate of 9.64.
The Pakistan squad will arrive in Bangladesh on July 16, with the first T20I set to be played on July 20, followed by the second and third matches on July 22 and 24, respectively.
Pakistan and Bangladesh last met in May, where Pakistan completed a 3-0 clean sweep in their home series.
Pakistan Squad for Bangladesh T20I Series:
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, Sufyan Moqim.
Series Schedule in Bangladesh:
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July 16 – Pakistan team arrives in Bangladesh
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July 20 – First T20I at Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka (6 pm local time)
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July 22 – Second T20I at Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka (6 pm local time)
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July 24 – Third T20I at Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka (6 pm local time)
