Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its squads for both an ODI series against Sri Lanka and T20I tri-nation series that commence later this month.
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Officials confirmed that Hasan Nawaz was released from the national squad, opting instead to participate in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy for more competitive first-class cricket, while selectors did not name a replacement in the ODI cricket squad.
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Fakhar Zaman will step in as Hasan’s replacement in the T20I, strengthening Pakistan’s batting options for matches at Rawalpindi and Lahore.
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From 11-15 November, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face off in an ODI series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium as final preparations before shifting their attention to a multi-team T20 competition.
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Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe will compete in a three-nation cricket series commencing 17 November at Rawalpindi and Lahore respectively, with the final scheduled to take place on 29 November at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Pakistan has announced their 15-member ODI squad led by Shaheen Shah Afridi for their upcoming home series against Australia, featuring key players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Saim Ayub.
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Salman Ali Agha will lead the updated T20I squad, while key senior players such as Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Fakhar Zaman will all play important roles during a busy home campaign.
Pakistan’s cricket fans eagerly anticipate both events, which offer crucial opportunities for testing squad combinations and developing promising young players before embarking on another international season.