Pakistan Announces Squad for Home T20I Series Against Australia

Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been recalled into Pakistan’s T20I set up following their absence in the Sri Lankan away series earlier in January. Their comeback is a great addition to the batting and bowling departments.

Shadab Khan, who has recently made his return in the last T20I series, is also included in the team and will be instrumental in Pakistan’s spin attack. He is accompanied by Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, and Usman Tariq.

The Pakistan team and crew are to be gathered in Lahore on Saturday, 24 January. Preparations will begin the following day, as the team will start with proper training sessions ahead of the three-match series.

On Wednesday, 28 January, Australia will arrive in Pakistan. This is only their second T20I series on Pakistani soil after April 2022. The series contributes another chapter to the growing cricketing ties between the two countries.

Pakistan T20I Squad

Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk), and Usman Tariq

Support Staff and Series Schedule

The support staff comprises Naveed Akram Cheema (team manager), Mike Hesson (head coach), Ashley Noffke (bowling coach), Shane McDermott (fielding coach), Hanif Malik (batting coach), and medical, fitness, performance and security staff.

All three matches of the Pakistan vs Australia T20I series will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.