Waseem Raza
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia, which begins on January 29, 2026, in Lahore. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the side as captain, while key players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi return to the lineup after missing the recent series against Sri Lanka.
The series, with all matches scheduled at the Gaddafi Stadium, is a critical preparatory phase for both teams ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
Pakistan T20I Squad (vs Australia)
The final 16-member squad features a mix of experienced players and emerging talent:
Salman Ali Agha (Captain)
Abrar Ahmed
Babar Azam
Faheem Ashraf
Fakhar Zaman
Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (Wicketkeeper)
Mohammad Nawaz
Mohammad Salman Mirza
Mohammad Wasim Jnr
Naseem Shah
Sahibzada Farhan (Wicketkeeper)
Saim Ayub
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shadab Khan
Usman Khan (Wicketkeeper)
Usman Tariq
Notable omissions from the squad include fast bowler Haris Rauf and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan.
Series Schedule
All three matches will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with all games set to begin at 4:00 PM PKT.
Match Date Venue Time (PKT)
1st T20I January 29 Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 4:00 PM
2nd T20I January 31 Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 4:00 PM
3rd T20I February 1 Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 4:00 PM
Australia’s 17-member squad, led by Mitchell Marsh, has already been announced, and the team is expected to arrive in Lahore on January 28.
Leave a Comment
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked with *