Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Full Squads Announced Ahead of T20I Series Opener
Cricket fans are buzzing as Pakistan and Bangladesh prepare for their much-anticipated three-match T20I series. The first match kicks off today, with both teams aiming to bounce back from disappointing performances in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy held in Pakistan.
Bangladesh Squad in Pakistan
Bangladesh named a balanced squad led by wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das. Mahedi Hasan serves as the vice-captain. The team includes experienced players and promising talents, with key names such as Mustafizur Rahman, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Soumya Sarkar. Notably, Nahid Rana has been withdrawn from the tour.
Bangladesh T20I Squad:
- Litton Das (captain and wicketkeeper)
- Mahedi Hasan (vice-captain)
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Jaker Ali (wk)
- Parvez Hossain Emon (wk)
- Tanzid Hasan
- Shamim Hossain
- Soumya Sarkar
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Rishad Hossain
- Hasan Mahmud
- Shoriful Islam
- Tanvir Islam
Pakistan’s Squad Announced for Bangladesh Series
Pakistan’s selectors have announced a strong T20I squad captained by Salman Agha, with Shadab Khan named as vice-captain. The squad includes power-hitters like Fakhar Zaman and experienced bowlers such as Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah. Muhammad Abbas Afridi replaces the injured Mohammad Wasim Jnr.
Pakistan T20I Squad:
- Salman Agha (captain)
- Shadab Khan (vice-captain)
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Faheem Ashraf
- Hussain Talat
- Khushdil Shah
- Mohammad Haris (wk)
- Hasan Nawaz
- Muhammad Irfan Khan
- Fakhar Zaman
- Abrar Ahmed
- Haris Rauf
- Hasan Ali
- Muhammad Abbas Afridi
- Naseem Shah
Qalandars Win PSL 2025 as Sikandar Raza Steals the Show
In a thrilling PSL 2025 final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Sikandar Raza became a hero for the Lahore Qalandars. He smashed a six to seal the win over Quetta Gladiators by six wickets. Raza, who had just left Zimbabwe’s Test team, arrived in Pakistan just 10 minutes before the toss. He delivered a match-winning performance, scoring 22 runs off 7 balls and taking a wicket.
Kusal Perera led the chase with a classy 62, while Mohammad Naeem and Abdullah Shafique provided crucial support. The Qalandars successfully chased down 202 with just one ball remaining, securing back-to-back titles.
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