Pakistan has announced their squads for the ODIs in the Netherlands and the Asia Cup. Pakistan will play three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against the Netherlands.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its squad for the upcoming tour of the Netherlands. The 2022 T20 Asia Cup on August 3 (Wednesday). While the Men in Green will face the Netherlands in three-match ODIs beginning on August 16. They will face India in their first match of the 2022 Asia Cup.
The top board has named a balanced squad for both games, with express pacer Naseem Shah included in both. Salman Ali Agha, who will tour England in 2021, has also been named to the ODI squad for the matches against the Netherlands.
Pakistan’s permanent captain, Babar Azam, will lead his country against the Netherlands as well as during the Asia Cup, with senior all-rounder Shadab Khan acting as his deputy. Meanwhile, senior batter Fakhar Zaman has been name to both squads and will be looking to impress for the Men in Green.
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We only made the necessary changes: Muhammad Wasim
“We only made changes that were absolutely necessary. ” Both competitions are important to u. So we chose our best available players after consulting with the captain and head coach. ” Said chief selector Muhammad Wasim.
“Hasan has been given a break from international cricket. Naseem Shah has taken his place.” He is extremely quick and can add to the fast bowling department. Which already includes Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Shahnawaz Dahani. “Naseem hasn’t played any international white-ball cricket yet. But he’s shown with the red ball that he’s an attacking option with good pace and controlled swing,” he added.
Pakistan squad for Netherlands ODIs
Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani and Zahid Mehmood.
Pakistan squad for ACC T20 Asia Cup
Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani and Usman Qadir.
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