Pakistan to Face West Indies in ODI and T20I Series this August

LAHORE: The Pakistan cricket team’s tour of the United States and West Indies has begun, with the initial group of players departing from Dhaka for Lauderhill, Florida, via Dubai.

This first contingent includes T20I captain Salman Ali Agha, along with Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, and Faheem Ashraf. They are accompanied by the coaching staff and support team.

Meanwhile, Ahmed Daniyal, Salman Mirza, and Abbas Afridi have returned to Pakistan from Dhaka. The second group of national players is expected to depart for Lauderhill tomorrow evening.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially revealed the white-ball squads for the upcoming West Indies tour. The tour includes a series of three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three T20 Internationals (T20Is).

Mohammad Rizwan will remain the captain for the ODI matches. The Men’s National Selection Committee has announced a 16-member team.

The ODI series will be held at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad & Tobago on August 8, 10, and 12.

Right-handed batter Hasan Nawaz is the only uncapped player selected for the ODI lineup. Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been recalled to strengthen the squad for the 50-over format.

The tour will commence with a three-match T20I series against the West Indies, scheduled for July 31, August 2, and 3, at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, USA.

All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will lead the T20I squad, which includes the return of key fast bowlers Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Pakistan T20I Squad:

Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim

Pakistan ODI Squad:

Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim

Series schedule: