PCB Announces Squad Change Ahead of Bangladesh Series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced a last-minute change to the national squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, starting today (Wednesday) at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Wasim Jnr Ruled Out Due to Injury
Mohammad Wasim Jnr, who was part of the original squad, has been ruled out after failing to recover from a side strain sustained during the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL). The young pacer had been under observation, but medical reports confirmed he won't be fit in time for the series.
Abbas Afridi Steps In with Strong PSL Form
Replacing Wasim Jnr is right-arm fast bowler Mohammad Abbas Afridi, who has already donned the national colors in 20 T20 Internationals. Abbas has an impressive tally of 33 wickets in T20Is and was a standout performer in HBL PSL X, where he ended the tournament as the joint-second highest wicket-taker with 17 dismissals.
T20I Series Schedule at Gaddafi Stadium
The three-match series will all be played at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with fixtures scheduled as follows:
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1st T20I: May 28
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2nd T20I: May 30
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3rd T20I: June 1
Updated Pakistan T20I Squad vs Bangladesh
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Salman Ali Agha (Captain)
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Shadab Khan (Vice-Captain)
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Abrar Ahmed
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Faheem Ashraf
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Fakhar Zaman
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Haris Rauf
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Hasan Ali
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Hassan Nawaz
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Hussain Talat
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Khushdil Shah
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Mohammad Abbas Afridi
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Mohammad Haris (WK)
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Muhammad Irfan Khan
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Naseem Shah
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Sahibzada Farhan (WK)
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Saim Ayub
