Pakistan Cricket Team

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Team info

Full name

Pakistan

Abbreviation

PAK

Type

country

Country

Pakistan

Head coach

Mike Hesson

Captain (ODI)

Shaheen Afridi

Captain (Test)

Shan Masood

Captain (T20I)

Salman Agha

Team Bio

Pakistan cricket has long been synonymous with flair, resilience, and unpredictability in the T20 format. Winners of the 2009 T20 World Cup under Younis Khan, who defeated Sri Lanka in the final at Lord’s, the team has consistently reached deep into tournaments, finishing as runners-up in 2007 (to India) and 2022 (to England), and making semifinals in 2010, 2012, and 2021. Their pace attack, led by express bowlers like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, remains one of the most feared in world cricket, capable of dismantling top orders in the powerplay and death overs.

The batting lineup blends experience with youth: Babar Azam, the all-time leading run-scorer in men’s T20Is, provides stability at the top, supported by aggressive openers like Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, while all-rounders such as Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, and Faheem Ashraf offer balance. Under new T20I captain Salman Ali Agha and head coach Mike Hesson, the side features a mix of returning stars and exciting debutants like Khawaja Mohammad Nafay and Usman Tariq. Despite recent inconsistencies, Pakistan’s ability to peak in big moments makes them dangerous opponents in the 2026 edition, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, where they aim to reclaim the title they last won 17 years ago.