ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — In a strategic shift geared toward restoring dominance within the white-ball area, Pakistan has recalled senior stars Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, and Shaheen Shah Afridi for his or her upcoming six-match tour of the West Indies, which options three T20 Internationals in Lauderhill, Florida, adopted by three One-Day Internationals in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Set towards the backdrop of a stinging T20I collection defeat to Bangladesh, this tour marks a renewed push by Pakistan to reassert its credentials within the shorter codecs with a steadiness of firepower, finesse, and contemporary faces.
Veterans reunite as Pakistan bolsters white-ball arsenal
For the T20I leg of the tour, starting July 31, Pakistan’s selectors have strengthened their squad with confirmed performers in Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Hasan Ali, reuniting a tempo trio feared throughout world cricket. Their inclusion underscores a tactical pivot—changing experimentation with expertise.
Faheem Ashraf, who shone in Pakistan’s remaining T20I towards Bangladesh, retains his place, whereas Salman Mirza misses out. Salman Ali Agha, who captained throughout the Bangladesh collection, continues to guide the T20I squad as Pakistan eyes redemption in Florida.
From redemption to record-breaking: Hasan Nawaz’s rollercoaster debut
All eyes can even be on 22-year-old Hasan Nawaz, a reputation that has sparked each curiosity and pleasure. In March, Nawaz endured a nightmare begin to his worldwide profession with back-to-back geese towards New Zealand. However in a surprising turnaround, he silenced critics by scoring the quickest T20I century by a Pakistani in his third look—a whirlwind rise that has earned him a spot in each squads.
When the tour shifts to Trinidad for the ODI collection starting August 8, Pakistan will probably be led by the ever-reliable Mohammad Rizwan, now entrusted with full captaincy duties. He’ll marshal a completely skilled ODI squad, that includes the return of Babar Azam and different seasoned campaigners like Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, and Naseem Shah.
The choice alerts intent: Pakistan is coming not simply to compete, however to dominate.
Pakistan’s touring squads at a look
T20I Squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim
ODI Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.
With the inclusion of battle-tested stars and rising abilities, Pakistan’s selectors have made their intentions clear: the Caribbean isn’t a trip—it’s a mission. With West Indies desirous to defend their turf and Pakistan decided to rebuild momentum forward of future international tournaments, followers can anticipate a collection stuffed with fireplace, aptitude, and fierce competitors.
