Lahore, 17 August 2025 – The Men’s National Selection Committee has finalized Pakistan’s T20I squad for two big assignments: the upcoming tri-nation series in Sharjah and the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. Cricket fans have been waiting eagerly, and now the 17-member squad has officially been revealed.

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The tri-nation series will run from 29 August to 7 September at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium and will feature Pakistan, Afghanistan, and UAE. Right after that, the action shifts to Abu Dhabi and Dubai for the Asia Cup, where eight teams will battle it out between 9 and 28 September. Pakistan are placed in Group A alongside India, Oman, and UAE.

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Pakistan’s 17-Member Squad

The squad reflects a mix of experience and fresh energy, with Salman Ali Agha set to lead the side. Here is the full list of players:

• Salman Ali Agha (C)

• Abrar Ahmed

• Faheem Ashraf

• Fakhar Zaman

• Haris Rauf

• Hasan Ali

• Hasan Nawaz

• Hussain Talat

• Khushdil Shah

• Mohammad Haris (wk)

• Mohammad Nawaz

• Mohammad Waseem Jnr

• Sahibzada Farhan

• Saim Ayub

• Salman Mirza

• Shaheen Shah Afridi

• Sufyan Moqim

Key Highlights of the Selection

• Captaincy Role: Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan for the first time in a major T20I tournament.

• Bowling Firepower: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Hasan Ali bring strength to the pace attack.

• Spin Options: Abrar Ahmed and Sufyan Moqim add variety in the spin department.

• Balanced Batting Line-up: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, and Khushdil Shah provide depth in the batting order.

• All-round Support: Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nawaz give Pakistan the flexibility of strong all-rounders.

Tri-Series Schedule (Sharjah Cricket Stadium)

• 29 August – Afghanistan vs Pakistan – 7 pm

• 30 August – UAE vs Pakistan – 7 pm

• 1 September – UAE vs Afghanistan – 7 pm

• 2 September – Pakistan vs Afghanistan – 7 pm

• 4 September – Pakistan vs UAE – 7 pm

• 5 September – Afghanistan vs UAE – 7 pm

• 7 September – Final – 7 pm

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• 12 September – Oman vs Pakistan (DICS) – 6 pm

• 14 September – India vs Pakistan (DICS) – 6 pm

• 17 September – UAE vs Pakistan (DICS) – 6 pm

• 20–26 September – Super Fours (Abu Dhabi and Dubai)

• 28 September – Final (DICS) – 6 pm

Closing Thoughts

With a blend of senior players and promising youngsters, Pakistan’s squad looks well-balanced for both tournaments. The tri-series will serve as a perfect preparation ground before the high-pressure Asia Cup, especially the much-awaited clash against India on 14 September. Fans will be looking forward to strong performances from the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, and skipper Salman Ali Agha as Pakistan aims to lift the trophy in the UAE.