The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named a 14-member squad for the Pakistan Shaheens for their upcoming three-match one-day series against Bangladesh A.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Haris, who has played six ODIs and nine T20Is for Pakistan, will lead the Pakistan team.
The four-day series between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ ended in a draw. Pakistan and Bangladesh will face each other in a three-match one-day series.
The first 50-overs match will be played on August 26, with the remaining matches scheduled for August 28 and 30 respectively.
Pakistan Cricket Board announces Pakistan Shaheens squad
The selectors have retained 12 players from the squad that took part in the 50-overs and Top End T20 series in Darwin, Australia.
Pakistan’s squad includes Mohammad Haris, Abdul Faseeh, Arafat Minhas, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah, Jahandad Khan and Mohammad Abbas Afridi.
Left-handed bowler Mehran Mumtaz and left-handed batsman Azan Awais have also been named in the squad for the 50-over home series.
Mumtaz featured in the second four-day match against Bangladesh ‘A’, while Awais played for Pakistan U-19 in the ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup 2024.
Pakistan Team: Mohammad Haris (captain, goalkeeper), Abdul Faseeh, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah (goalkeeper), Jahandad Khan, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Mubasir Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Usman Khan
It is a great opportunity for Pakistani shaheens – Mohammad Haris
Mohammad Haris said the upcoming series will provide Pakistan players with valuable experience.
Haris stressed that the team is well coordinated, having played together in consecutive series.
“It is a great opportunity for Pakistan Shaheens players to get quality game time in back-to-back white-ball series,” Haris said in the press release.
“The Shaheens team is in good harmony as most of the players have shared the dressing room and field together on the recent tour. As the leader of the team, I will look to bring out the best in the team and win the series, which will be a great honour for all of us as we play at home.
As far as 50-overs cricket is concerned, most of our players have diverse skills to showcase in this format and we are looking forward to an exciting series against a strong Bangladesh ‘A’ team.”
Towhid Hridoy to lead Bangladesh A in upcoming 50-overs series
Towhid Hridoy will captain Bangladesh A in the upcoming 50-overs series against Pakistan Shaheens. Hridoy has played in 30 ODIs and 29 T20Is for Bangladesh. The three 50-overs matches between the two teams will begin at 9:30 am (local time) from August 26-30 at Islamabad Club.
Bangladesh ‘A’ Team: Towhid Hridoy (captain), Anamul Haque, Hasan Murad, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Mahidul Islam (goalkeeper), Mohammad Naim, Mosaddek Hossain, Rejaur Rehman Raja, Rishad Hossain, Ruyel Miah, Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
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