Pakistan’s newly appointed T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan has expressed confidence within the squad’s younger expertise forward of the staff’s departure for New Zealand.
Talking at a pre-departure press convention on Wednesday, Shadab reaffirmed his dedication to the management position and emphasised the power new gamers carry to the aspect.
“I’ve been entrusted with an extra position, and I’ll strive my greatest to carry out nicely,” Shadab mentioned. “There are various younger gamers within the squad. The power and positivity of youth are totally different. We’ve excessive expectations from the debutants, and we hope to attain success.”
The Pakistan cricket staff left Lahore through Dubai and is about to reach in Christchurch for the five-match T20I collection, starting on March 16. The squad contains newcomers Abdul Samad and Hassan Nawaz, each incomes maiden call-ups.
In the meantime, New Zealand has introduced a 15-member squad for the collection, that includes seven gamers from their ICC Males’s Champions Trophy 2025 marketing campaign. All-rounder Michael Bracewell will lead the aspect, with senior spinner Ish Sodhi and pacer Ben Sears getting back from damage.
Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke are set to play the primary three T20Is, whereas skilled pacer Matt Henry, the main wicket-taker within the Champions Trophy, will be a part of for the ultimate two matches.
New Zealand T20I squad vs Pakistan
Michael Bracewell (capt), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes (video games 4 & 5), Mitchell Hay, Matt Henry (video games 4 & 5), Kyle Jamieson (video games 1, 2 & 3), Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Will O’Rourke (video games 1, 2 & 3), Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi.
Pakistan T20I squad vs New Zealand
Salman Ali Agha (capt), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Usman Khan.
Pakistan Tour of New Zealand – Schedule
- 16 Mar – 1st T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch
- 18 Mar – 2nd T20I, College Oval, Dunedin
- 21 Mar – third T20I, Eden Park, Auckland
- 23 Mar – 4th T20I, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- 26 Mar – fifth T20I, Sky Stadium, Wellington
- 29 Mar – 1st ODI, McLean Park, Napier
- 2 Apr – 2nd ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton
- 5 Apr – third ODI, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui