Dubai [UAE], July 25: The Pakistan national team welcomes back Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, and Shaheen Afridi for their upcoming trip to the West Indies, which includes a series of three T20Is and ODIs starting on July 31.
After losing the T20I series to Bangladesh, Pakistan has bolstered its bowling strength with the return of seasoned fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Hasan Ali, as per the ICC website.
Faheem Ashraf, who delivered a strong performance in the final T20I against Bangladesh, retains his position, while Salman Mirza has been left out.
For the ODI matches commencing on August 8, Pakistan has selected a well-experienced team, featuring Hasan Nawaz as the only player without prior caps.
Mohammad Rizwan will captain Pakistan in the three ODI match series, which will take place at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy located in Trinidad & Tobago. The T20Is are set to occur at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, USA, where Salman Ali Agha will continue as captain.
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 (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wicket-keeper), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and 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 (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Sufyan Moqim.
Schedule for West Indies versus Pakistan:
T20I Series (Lauderhill, USA):
First T20I – July 31, Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, USA
Second T20I – August 2, Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, USA
Third T20I – August 3, Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, USA
ODI Series (Trinidad & Tobago):
First ODI – August 8, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad & Tobago
Second ODI – August 10, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad & Tobago
Third ODI – August 12, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad & Tobago
Currently, the West Indies are engaged in a five-match T20I series against Australia, where they are currently behind with a score of 0-2.
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