Pakistan Announce 16 Man Squad for Australia T20I Series

Overview

Pakistan has officially named a 16 member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Australia. The three match series will be played in Lahore, with Salman Ali Agha leading the side and senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi making their return.

Pakistan players celebrate after a match ahead of the Australia T20I series in Lahore.
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 16 player squad for the T20I series against Australia, scheduled to take place later this month. The series is expected to attract massive attention as both teams prepare for future international tournaments.

Australia Team Arrival and Match Schedule

The Australian cricket team will arrive in Pakistan on January 28. All three matches of the T20I series will be hosted at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, ensuring a home crowd advantage for Pakistan.

T20I Match Dates

• 1st T20I: January 29
• 2nd T20I: January 31
• 3rd & Final T20I: February 1

Salman Ali Agha Named Captain

All rounder Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the captain of the national side for this T20I series. His leadership will be closely observed as Pakistan experiments with squad balance and combinations.

Return of Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi

Senior batter Babar Azam and premier fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi have made a strong comeback to Pakistan T20I squad. Their inclusion significantly boosts the team batting stability and bowling firepower.

Strengthened Batting Line Up

To enhance the batting depth, selectors have included:

• Sahibzada Farhan
• Fakhar Zaman
• Saim Ayub
• Usman Khan

Young batter Khawaja Nafay has also earned a place, reflecting Pakistan focus on grooming emerging talent alongside experienced players.

All Rounders and Bowling Attack

All Round Department

• Mohammad Nawaz
• Shadab Khan

Both players add balance with their dual skills in batting and bowling.

Fast Bowling Unit

• Naseem Shah
• Shaheen Shah Afridi
• Wasim Jr
• Faheem Ashraf
• Salman Mirza

Spin Bowling Options

• Abrar Ahmed
• Usman Tariq

This combination provides Pakistan with a versatile bowling attack suited to Lahore conditions.

Series Importance and Outlook

The Pakistan vs Australia T20I series is a crucial opportunity for team management to assess player form, leadership depth, and squad combinations. The matches will also help both teams build momentum ahead of major international events.

For official updates and confirmations, readers can refer to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and International Cricket Council (ICC) platforms.

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