The Pakistan cricket team has announced its squad for the New Zealand tour, omitting Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the T20I team, with Salman Ali Agha appointed as captain. The squad includes three uncapped players and aims to build for future tournaments. Rizwan will retain his role as ODI captain, as the team prepares for five T20Is and three ODIs against New Zealand.
Pakistan has announced its squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, revealing that prominent players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been left out of the T20I team. The decision, announced by head coach Aqib Javed at a press conference in Lahore, signifies a shift toward selecting younger talent alongside current players.
The selection reflects a strategic approach by Pakistan’s cricket management, aiming to develop the squad ahead of significant tournaments like the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The absence of senior players bodes well for emerging talents while maintaining a competitive edge in ODIs by retaining Rizwan as captain.
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