| PLAYER NAME | ROLE | STYLE | JERSY NO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Masood (Captain) | Batter | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 94 |
| Aamer Jamal | Allrounder | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium Fast | – |
| Babar Azam | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 56 |
| Abdullah Shafique | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 57 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | Batter | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: – | 26 |
| Naseem Shah | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast | 71 |
| Saim Ayub | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break, Right arm Fast medium | 86 |
| Haris Rauf | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast | 97 |
| Saud Shakeel | Batter | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Slow | 59 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Wicketkeeper | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: | 16 |
| Khurram Shahzad | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 49 |
| Hasan Ali | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 32 |
| Noman Ali | Bowler | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox | 7 |
| Sajid Khan | Allrounder | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 68 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Bowler | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Fast | 10 |
| Faheem Ashraf | Allrounder | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium | 41 |
| Sarfaraz Ahmed | Wicketkeeper | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 54 |
| Abrar Ahmed | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak Googly | 40 |
| Agha Salman | Allrounder | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 67 |
| Mir Hamza | Bowler | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Medium | 39 |
| Mohammad Abbas | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 22 |
| Muhammad Hurraira | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat | – |
| Mohammad Ali | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 13 |
| Kamran Ghulam | Allrounder | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox | – |
| Zahid Mahmood | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak | 85 |
| Kashif Ali | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium | – |
About Pakistan T20I Squad
Captain – Shan Masood
Vice Captain – Saud Shakeel
Head Coach – Azhar Mahmood
Batting /Bowling Coach –
Fielding/Assistant Coach – Shane McDermott
History and Key Events
Recent Performance: Pakistan has recently endured a historic 0-2 whitewash against Bangladesh in a Test series, marking a significant low point. This defeat extended Pakistan’s winless streak in home Tests to ten matches, comprising six defeats and four draws. This unwanted record places them alongside only Zimbabwe and Bangladesh among Test-playing nations in the 21st century for a longer winless run on home soil. Furthermore, Pakistan has now lost a Test series at home to each of the ten oldest Full Member teams, with Bangladesh’s recent sweep marking their maiden Test victory over Pakistan in 14 encounters.
ICC World Test Championship (WTC): Pakistan has struggled in previous WTC cycles, finishing sixth, seventh, and ninth in the first three editions, respectively. The team is now aiming for a significant improvement in the ongoing 2025-2027 WTC cycle.
Upcoming Test Fixtures (2025-2027 WTC Cycle):
- South Africa tour of Pakistan (2-match Test series) – October 2025
- Pakistan tour of Bangladesh (2-match Test series) – March 2026
- Pakistan tour of West Indies (2-match Test series) – July-August 2026
- Pakistan tour of England (3-match Test series) – August-September 2026
- Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan (2-match Test series) – November 2026
- New Zealand tour of Pakistan (2-match Test series) – March 2027
Domestic Cricket: The PCB’s 2025-26 domestic calendar includes the premier eight-team first-class tournament, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, scheduled from September 22 to November 7. The domestic season will kick off with the Hanif Mohammad Trophy (non-first-class) on August 15.
Squad Selection Debates: Recent Test squad selections have sparked debate among fans and former players. Concerns have been raised over the inclusion of players like Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique, Shaheen Afridi, and Saim Ayub due to perceived inconsistent form or suitability for Test cricket. Conversely, strong domestic performers such as Kamran Ghulam and Zafar Gohar have been highlighted as deserving of more opportunities. There is also a noted concern regarding the lack of consistent 140+ km/h bowlers and the effectiveness of the sole specialist spinner, Abrar Ahmed, in Test cricket beyond his debut.
Records and Achievements
Strong Domestic Performers Rewarded: For the recent Bangladesh Test series, the squad saw the return of players who excelled in domestic cricket and for Pakistan Shaheens:
- Kamran Ghulam aggregated 1,025 runs in 11 first-class matches in the 2023-24 season and scored 148 runs in three innings against Bangladesh ‘A’, including a century not out.
- Mohammad Ali took 24 wickets in six first-class matches in 2022-23 and 47 wickets in 14 first-class matches in 2023-24, with nine wickets against Bangladesh ‘A’.
- Mohammad Huraira scored a double-century against Bangladesh ‘A’ and was the only batter to break the 1,000-run barrier in the 2022-23 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy with 1,024 runs.
- Saud Shakeel had one of the greatest starts to a Test career, averaging close to 80 recently.
Historical Test Series Strengths:
- Pakistan has an unbeaten home Test record against South Africa since 2007 (two wins, one draw).
- Pakistan has won all seven of its away Tests and all four Test series played in Bangladesh.
- Pakistan has been Test series unbeaten in West Indies in their last four tours (one win, three draws) since 2000.
- At home, Pakistan has two Test series wins and two draws against Sri Lanka since 2000.
- Pakistan has four Test series wins and two draws against New Zealand at home since 1969.
Famous Players
Shan Masood: The current Test captain, a left-handed opening batsman known for his gritty performances.
Saud Shakeel: The new Test vice-captain and a left-handed middle-order batter, recently boasting an impressive Test average.
Babar Azam: A world-class batsman across formats, known for his elegant technique and prolific scoring.
Shaheen Shah Afridi: A dominant left-arm fast bowler, capable of generating significant pace and swing to trouble batsmen.
Mohammad Rizwan: An energetic wicket-keeper batsman, valued for his aggressive batting and contributions behind the stumps.
Naseem Shah: A promising young fast bowler who consistently bowls at high speeds and generates good bounce.
Abrar Ahmed: A specialist leg-spinner who made a strong impact on his Test debut with his unique variations.
Kamran Ghulam: A batsman rewarded for his strong domestic performances, including accumulating over 1,000 runs in a recent first-class season.
Mohammad Ali: A fast bowler who has been a consistent wicket-taker in domestic first-class cricket.