The Pakistan cricket board selection committee has announced an 18 members squad for Ireland and England series.
Pakistan Cricket team will face Ireland in a three match T20 series followed by four match series with England before World Cup 2024.
After these series, Pakistan will travel to USA for T20 World Cup will be played between June 1 and June 29 in America and West Indies.
Pakistan 18 Members Squad for Ireland and England Series
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Iftikhar Ahmad, Usman Khan, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Salman Ali Agha
- Babar Azam (c): Captain of the team and a top-order batsman known for his consistency and leadership skills.
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk): Wicketkeeper-batsman who has been impressive with both bat and gloves in recent times.
- Saim Ayub: A young batsman known for his solid technique and potential for the future.
- Fakhar Zaman: Explosive opening batsman capable of providing quick starts to the team.
- Irfan Khan Niazi: Middle order batsman.
- Iftikhar Ahmad: Middle-order batsman who can also chip in with some handy off-spin bowling.
- Usman Khan (wk): Wicket keeper batsman.
- Azam Khan (wk): Wicketkeeper-batsman known for his power-hitting abilities.
- Shadab Khan: Leg-spinning all-rounder who can make crucial contributions with bat, ball, and in the field.
- Imad Wasim: Left-arm spinner and handy lower-order batsman.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: Left-arm fast bowler who has become a key weapon in Pakistan’s bowling attack.
- Mohammad Amir: Experienced left-arm fast bowler with the ability to trouble batsmen with his pace and swing.
- Naseem Shah: Young pace bowler with raw talent and the ability to generate pace and bounce.
- Haris Rauf: Quick and aggressive right-arm fast bowler known for his yorkers and variations.
- Abbas Afridi: Another promising fast bowler who has been making strides in domestic cricket.
- Abrar Ahmed: Spin-bowling all-rounder who can provide depth to the team’s bowling options.
- Hasan Ali: Medium-fast bowler known for his ability to pick up wickets with his swing and aggression.
- Salman Ali Agha: All-rounder who adds depth to both the batting and bowling departments.
This squad appears to have a good balance of batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders, giving the team flexibility and depth in different playing conditions.
Ireland and England Series Schedule
Ireland series:
May 10: First T20I, Dublin
May 12 Second T20I, Dublin
May 14: Third T20I, Dublin
England series:
May 22: First T20I, Leeds
May 25: Second T20I, Birmingham
May 28: Third T20I, Cardiff
May 30: Fourth T20I, London
Here’s the schedule in a table format:
| Date | Series | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 | Ireland | First T20I | Dublin |
| May 12 | Ireland | Second T20I | Dublin |
| May 14 | Ireland | Third T20I | Dublin |
| May 22 | England | First T20I | Leeds |
| May 25 | England | Second T20I | Birmingham |
| May 28 | England | Third T20I | Cardiff |
| May 30 | England | Fourth T20I | London |
This table outlines the schedule for the upcoming series between Pakistan, Ireland, and England, including the dates, series, matches, and venues.