The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming UAE T20 Tri-Series and the ACC Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates.
All-rounder Salman Ali Agha has been named captain of the side. The squad features a strong mix of experienced campaigners and promising youngsters. Senior players like Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf will lead the bowling and batting departments, while emerging stars such as Saim Ayub, Khushdil Shah, and Hussain Talat have been given opportunities to shine on the international stage.
Notably, star batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been left out of the squad. Their last T20I appearance for Pakistan was against South Africa in December 2024.
Speaking on the squad selection, head coach Mike Hesson explained:
“We have retained Salman Mirza because of his impressive performances in Bangladesh.”
Pakistan Squad for Tri-Series & Asia Cup 2025
- 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 Wasim Jr.
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Mirza
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Sufyan Moqim
UAE T20 Tri-Series 2025 – Full Schedule (Sharjah Cricket Stadium)
- 29 Aug: Afghanistan vs Pakistan – 7 PM
- 30 Aug: UAE vs Pakistan – 7 PM
- 1 Sep: UAE vs Afghanistan – 7 PM
- 2 Sep: Pakistan vs Afghanistan – 7 PM
- 4 Sep: Pakistan vs UAE – 7 PM
- 5 Sep: Afghanistan vs UAE – 7 PM
- 7 Sep: Final – 7 PM
Asia Cup T20 2025 – Pakistan Fixtures
- 12 Sep: Oman vs Pakistan, DICS – 6 PM
- 14 Sep: India vs Pakistan, DICS – 6 PM
- 17 Sep: UAE vs Pakistan, DICS – 6 PM
- 20–26 Sep: Super Fours (Abu Dhabi & Dubai)
- 28 Sep: Final, DICS – 6 PM
Pakistan will aim to make a strong impact in both tournaments with their balanced squad and young firepower.
READ MORE: Asia Cup 2025: Broadcast & Live Streaming Guide – How to Watch in India, USA, Australia, UK & More
