PAKISTAN ODI SQUAD

The Pakistan ODI squad is currently in a pivotal phase, undergoing a significant revamp to strengthen its standing in international 50-over cricket. Under the leadership of newly appointed white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan, with Salman Ali Agha as his vice-captain, the team is looking to inject fresh energy and tactical prowess.

Following a “dismal performance” in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which served as a “wake-up call,” the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its selection committee (including figures like Aaqib Javed, Aleem Dar, Azhar Ali, and Asad Shafiq) are focused on building a resilient and formidable side for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. While established players such as Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have faced scrutiny and are subject to selection decisions aimed at balancing experience with new talent, the squad aims to integrate promising young cricketers who received central contracts for the first time in 2024-25. Upcoming tours, including a series against the West Indies in July/August 2025, are crucial steps in this rebuilding process.

PLAYER NAME	ROLE	STYLE	JERSEY NO
Mohammad Rizwan (Captain)	Wicketkeeper	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: –	16
Salman Ali Agha (Vice Captain)	Allrounder	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break	–
Babar Azam	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break	56
Fakhar Zaman	Batter	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox	39
Haris Rauf	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast	97
Imam-ul-Haq	Batter	Batting: Left-hand bat	26
Faheem Ahsraf	Allrounder	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right arm medium	41
Zaman Khan	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast	27
Mohammad Nawaz	Allrounder	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox	13
Mohammad Wasim	Allrounder	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium	74
Naseem Shah	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast	71
Ihsanullah	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast	52
Shan Masood	Batter	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast	94
Usama Mir	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak	24
Abdullah Shafique	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break	57
Hasan Ali	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast	32
Iftikhar Ahmed	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break	95
Mohammad Haris	Wicketkeeper	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break	21
Saud Shakeel	Batter	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Slow	59
Shadab Khan	Allrounder	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak	29
Shaheen Shah Afridi	Bowler	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Fast	10
Kamran Ghulam	Allrounder	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox	82
Sufiyan Muqeem	Bowler	Batting: Left -hand bat Bowling: Left arm Wrist spin	–
Saim Ayub	Batter	Batting: Left -hand bat Bowling: Right arm Offbreak	63
Faisal Akram	Bowler	Batting: Left -hand bat Bowling: Left arm Wrist spin	37
Aamer Jamal	Allrounder	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast	65
Irfan Khan	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast	80
Faheem Ashraf	Allrounder	Batting: Left -hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium	41
Abrar Ahmed	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak Googly	40
Mohammad Hasnain	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm fast	87
Mohammad Ali	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast	13
Khushdil Shah	Allrounder	Batting: Left -hand bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox	72
Akif Javed	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Medium fast	–
Usman Khan	Wicketkeeper Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Offbreak	78
Tayyab Tahir	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak Googly	66
Haseebullah Khan	Wicketkeeper Batter	Batting: Left -hand bat	53
Azam Khan	Batter	Batting: Right hand Bat	77

About Pakistan ODI Squad

Captain – Mohammad Rizwan
Vice Captain – Salman Agha
Head Coach – Mike Hesson
Batting /Bowling Coach – Muhammad Hanif Malik, Ashley Noffke
Fielding/Assistant Coach – Shane McDermott/Azhar Mahmood

History and Key Events

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The team faced a “dismal performance” in the ICC Champions Trophy, being “virtually eliminated” after consecutive defeats against New Zealand and India. This “debacle” has served as a “wake-up call” for Pakistan cricket, prompting selectors to implement several changes across the white-ball teams.

Recent Series against New Zealand: Pakistan’s T20 side suffered a 4-1 loss in a preceding series against New Zealand. Notably, their last One-day International in New Zealand was over seven years ago, with their 2018 ODI series resulting in a whitewash under Sarfraz Ahmed’s captaincy.

Upcoming Tour to West Indies (July/August 2025): Pakistan is scheduled to tour the West Indies for three T20Is and three ODIs in July and August 2025. The T20Is are planned for July 31, August 2, and August 3, with the ODIs on August 8, 10, and 12. The ODI matches are slated for the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, and the T20Is at Central Broward Park, Lauderhill. The PCB has proposed converting the ODI series into T20Is to align better with preparations for the T20-format ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The squad announcement for this tour is pending the West Indies Cricket Board’s (CWI) response to this proposal.

Need for Revamp: Pakistan’s ODI squad requires an urgent revamp to elevate its competitiveness. The focus is on integrating young, energetic cricketers who can inject renewed intent into the team. The overarching goal is to build a squad that is physically fit, mentally robust, and tactically astute for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

Central Contracts: The PCB awarded men’s central contracts for 2024-25 to 25 cricketers, effective from July 1, 2024. Five players—Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Muhammad Irfan Khan, and Usman Khan—received central contracts for the first time, all placed in Category D.

Records and Achievements

Historical Performance vs. India in ICC Events: Pakistan has a challenging record against India in ICC events, having secured only 4 wins in 22 matches.

Recent ODI Head-to-Head vs. New Zealand: In the past two years, both Pakistan and New Zealand have won six matches each in ODIs. While most of these games were in Pakistan, New Zealand has recently shown dominance, winning three matches against Pakistan in a tri-nation series and the ICC Champions Trophy (all held in Pakistan).

Famous Players

Mohammad Rizwan: The current white-ball captain, known for his dynamic wicketkeeping and aggressive batting at the top of the order.

Babar Azam: A world-class batsman and former captain, celebrated for his elegant strokeplay and consistent run-scoring across formats.

Shaheen Shah Afridi: A formidable left-arm fast bowler, renowned for his ability to pick up early wickets with pace and swing.

Salman Ali Agha: The current white-ball vice-captain, a solid middle-order batter who offers stability to the squad.

Fakhar Zaman: An explosive opening batsman, capable of providing quick starts and playing match-winning innings.

Haris Rauf: A high-pace fast bowler who is a key component of Pakistan’s bowling attack, known for his speed and death-over skills.

Naseem Shah: A promising young fast bowler who has quickly gained recognition for his raw pace and ability to swing the ball.

Hasan Ali: An energetic fast bowler, known for his wicket-taking celebrations and valuable contributions with the ball.

Mohammad Nawaz: A left-arm orthodox spinner and a handy lower-order batsman, providing crucial balance to the team.

Imam-ul-Haq: An opening batsman known for his steady approach and ability to build long innings in the ODI format.

FAQs

Recent Performance and Squad Changes

Upcoming Matches and Goals

Historical Records