Pakistan has unveiled its ODI and T20I squads for the New Zealand tour, appointing Salman Ali Agha as T20I captain while retaining Mohammad Rizwan as ODI captain. The selection features several uncapped players following a disappointing Champions Trophy, and the team will be led by interim head coach Aqib Javed.
Pakistan has officially announced its ODI and T20I squads ahead of the upcoming tour of New Zealand. In the wake of a disappointing Champions Trophy, Salman Ali Agha has been appointed captain for the T20I format, while Mohammad Rizwan continues as the captain for the ODI format. Additionally, Salman will serve as the vice-captain for the ODI squad.
The selectors have acknowledged domestic performers, including three uncapped players in the T20I squad: Abdul Samad, Hasan Nawaz, and Mohammad Ali. Notably, openers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub are absent due to medical recommendations: Fakhar is recuperating from a muscle sprain, and Saim is recovering from a right ankle fracture.
Aqib Javed will serve as the head coach for the Pakistan team during the New Zealand tour, while the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in the process of securing a permanent head coach, with expectations to finalize a candidate by the end of the series. Mohammad Yousuf has been appointed as the batting coach for this tour.
The announced squads for the New Zealand tour are as follows:
T20I Squad: Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Shadab Khan (Vice-Captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, and Usman Khan.
ODI Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (Captain), Salman Ali Agha (Vice-Captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sufyan Moqim, and Tayyab Tahir.
The player support personnel includes Naveed Akram Cheema (Team Manager), Aqib Javed (Interim Head Coach), Azhar Mahmood (Assistant Coach), Mohammad Yousuf (Batting Coach), and additional specialized staff.
In summary, Pakistan’s cricket team has made significant changes ahead of its New Zealand tour. With new leadership under Salman Ali Agha for T20Is and a focus on domestic talent, the tour aims to rebuild the team’s performance following a recent downturn. The support and coaching staff selections also indicate strategic planning for future success.
Original Source: www.indiatvnews.com
