The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Monday announced a 15-player squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The matches will be played from March 24 to 27 in Sharjah. All-rounder Shadab Khan will captain Pakistan team.

Players retained from the last T20I series are: Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Naseem Shah and Shan Masood.

Four uncapped players, namely Ihsanullah, Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir and Zaman Khan have been included in the team.

Abdullah Shafique, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim have been recalled.

Pakistan team captain Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been rested.

Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain and Khushdil Shah have been dropped.