Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, with Shadab Khan being named as the captain of the side. The series is set to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in March 2023.
Shadab, who is a talented all-rounder, has been a regular member of the Pakistan team in all formats of the game. He has been chosen to lead the side due to his leadership qualities and his experience in international cricket.
The squad includes some new faces, such as 20-year-old opener Asif Ali and 19-year-old all-rounder Mohammad Wasim Jr. Both players have impressed in domestic cricket and have been given an opportunity to showcase their skills at the international level.
The rest of the squad is made up of some experienced players, including wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, batsman Babar Azam, and fast bowlers Hasan Ali and Shaheen Afridi. The squad also includes the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, and Haris Rauf, who have all been in good form recently.
Pakistan will be hoping to continue their good form in T20Is, having won their last four series in the format. The series against Afghanistan will provide an opportunity for the team to test their skills against a strong opposition ahead of the T20 World Cup, which is set to take place later in the year.