Pakistan Unveils Squad for T20I Series Against Ireland and England

 

Pakistan Names 18-Man Squad for T20I Series Against Ireland and England

Pakistan's cricket team has announced a powerful 18-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and reigning champions England.

Three in, Two Out: The squad sees the return of fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali, along with all-rounder Salman Ali Agha. Usama Mir and Zaman Khan miss out on selection for this series.

Key Players Back: Exciting batsman Azam Khan and experienced pacer Mohammad Irfan Khan are back in the mix after recovering from injuries. Mohammad Rizwan, who was rested for the recent New Zealand series, also makes a return.

Squad Mischung [German for mix]: The squad boasts a healthy blend of experience and youth, with Babar Azam leading the charge alongside wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan. Exciting youngsters like Saim Ayub and seasoned campaigners like Shadab Khan and Shaheen Shah Afridi add firepower to the squad.

World Cup Trimming: The final 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be selected after the first T20I against England on May 22nd, adhering to the ICC's deadline of May 24th.

Series Schedule: The T20I extravaganza kicks off on May 22nd in Leeds, followed by matches in Birmingham, Cardiff, and culminating at the iconic Oval in London.

Can Pakistan Upset the Champions?: With a potent bowling attack, a strong batting line-up, and a mix of experience and youthful exuberance, Pakistan will be looking to put up a strong showing against both Ireland and England in this crucial preparation series for the upcoming World Cup.