After the ICC Champions Trophy debacle, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed the blueprint for the next Pakistan series. The squads for the three ODIs and five T20 internationals have been announced. Quite fascinatingly, many star players have been rested (or dropped) from one format. For instance, Babar Azam isn’t part of the T20Is but is there for the three one-day internationals.
Babar and Shaheen in Champions Trophy
Babar Azam had an awful performance in the recent Champions Trophy; the batter was promoted to the top to open the innings. However, he only managed to score one half century in the two matches he has played in the tournament, as his fortunes didn’t change even as an opener. Also, Shaheen Afridi managed to take 2 wickets in the two matches he has played.
Pakistan ODI Squad for New Zealand Tour
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Salman Ali Agha (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Irfan Niazi, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, Tayyab Tahir.
Pakistan T20I Squad for New Zealand Tour:
Salman Ali Agha (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Irfan Khan Niazi, Omair Bin Yousuf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Moqim, Usman Khan.
New Zealand tour schedule:
- 16 Mar – first T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch
- 18 Mar – second T20I, University Oval, Dunedin
- 21 Mar – third T20I, Eden Park, Auckland
- 23 Mar – fourth T20I, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- 26 Mar – fifth T20I, Sky Stadium, Wellington
- 29 Mar – first ODI, McLean Park, Napier
- 2 Apr – second ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton
- 5 Apr – third ODI, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
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