PCB unveils squad for T20I tri-series and Asia Cup 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming UAE T20 Tri-Series and the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025, with middle-order batter Salman Ali Agha named as captain, 24NewsHD TV reported.

The squad consists of a blend of seasoned campaigners and emerging talent, but notable omissions include Pakistan’s former captains  Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.

Both's last T20I appearance came in December 2024 against South Africa.

Experienced players such as Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf are part of the squad. 

Additionally, young talents Saim Ayub, Khushdil Shah, and Hussain Talat have also been selected for the lineup.

Following the squad announcement, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson shed light on the selection of pacer Salman Mirza.

“We have retained Salman Mirza because of his performance in Bangladesh,” Hesson said.

Pakistan squad

Salman Agha (capt), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim

Tri-series schedule (all matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium):

29 August – Afghanistan v Pakistan 
30 August – UAE v Pakistan

1 September – UAE v Afghanistan
2 September – Pakistan v Afghanistan 
4 September – Pakistan v UAE 
5 September – Afghanistan v UAE 
7 September – Final