The PCB squad announcement vs Bangladesh injects much‑needed intrigue ahead of the three‑match T20I series in Dhaka from 20–24 July 2025. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), through its Men’s National Selection Committee, has revealed a 15‑member squad led by Salman Ali Agha, marking continuity after his captaincy debut earlier this year.
15‑Player Pakistan T20I Squad
- Salman Ali Agha (capt; middle-order)
- Spin unit: Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz
- Pace & all-round: Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Hassan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi
- Batting depth: Fakhar Zaman, Hussain Talat, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Sufyan Moqim
- Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Haris, Sahibzada Farhan
Surprisingly, key veterans Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been left out as selectors press ahead with a youth‑driven approach. Rotations are also evident in the pace bowling area: Shadab Khan (shoulder surgery), Haris Rauf (hamstring), Hasan Ali (county commitments), Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Wasim Jr. remain unavailable.
Pakistan will retain leadership stability under Salman Ali Agha while testing new leadership dynamics. They will use a spin-heavy strategy to exploit Dhaka’s turning pitch against Bangladesh. The series will also test bench strength and help finalize the squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Why This Matters
Ahmed Daniyal and Salman Mirza will get a key chance to outperform senior players. The absence of Babar Azam, Rizwan, and Shaheen reflects a strategic shift in Pakistan’s T20I plans. After sweeping Bangladesh 3‑0 at home in May, Pakistan will aim to assert dominance again in the July away series.
