Pakistan announces its white ball teams for the Antilles series; Babar Azam is missing on T20is
THE Pakistani cricket card (PCB) officially announced his squads for the next white ball tour of the West IndiesPreparing the way for a critical series that begins on July 31.
The selections have two remarkable titles: the highly anticipated return of the rhythm of the rhythm Sheen Africa to the T20I configuration, offering a significant boost to the attack on Bowling and the continuous absence of the former captain Babar Azam of the shortest format. This decision indicates a clear strategic change of selectors, who are increasingly supporting a younger core of players under a new leadership for T20is. The tour will showcase six white ball games at high challenges, including three T20is in Florida, followed by three day internationals in Trinidad, offering Pakistan a vital opportunity to come together and affirm domination after their recent defeat of the 2-1 T20i series against Bangladesh.
Young Core takes the bar under Agha Salman without place for Babar Azam
The T20I team of 15 members for the Antilles series marks a significant recalibration of Pakistan’s strategy in the shortest format. The headliner of changes is the crucial reincngeal of Sheen AfricaWho had missed the recent Bangladesh series and had played a T20I for the last time during the New Zealand tour earlier this year. His return is completed by the returns of roommates Haris Rauf And Hasan AliCollectively strengthening the team’s rapid rocking arsenal significantly.
In a continuous evolution of the Babar Azam era in T20is, Salman Ali Agha Was entrusted to the post of captain, reporting the commitment of selectors to a younger leadership group. The order of striker sees fresh faces and a depth added with rising stars Saim Ayub,, Hasan MyeAnd SAHIBZADA Farhan Winning spots, alongside the experienced versatile Mohammad Nawaz. Interesting, Salman Mirza And Ahmed DaniyalWho had impressed during the Bangladesh series, were omitted from this T20I team, suggesting a refined selection criterion for the Tour of the Difficult Antilles.
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Continuity of the ODI under Mohammed Rizwan with the return of Shaheen Afridi
While the T20i team reflects a more experimental approach, the ODI team of 16 members maintains a mixture of experience and emerging talent, with Mohammad ricewan Take the reins as captain and Salman Ali Agha Entering the role of vice-captain.
In particular, former captain Babar Azam makes its presence feel in the 50 format, stressing its continuous importance for the ODI configuration, alongside Shaheen Shah Afridi,, Naseem ShahAnd Abdullah Shafic. Experienced paste Fakhar Zaman Also keeps its place in the two white ball formats, offering a stable presence at the top. The ODI team also includes Hasan MyeWho is the only non -capped player on the two lists.
The tour of the tour should be filled with action, starting with the three T20is at the Central Stadium of Broward Park & Broward in Lauderhill, in the United States, on July 31, August 2 and August 3. After the T20is, the teams will go to the Caribbean for the three Odi at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad & Tobago, scheduled for August 8, August 10, and August, 12 enthusiasts of Cricket.
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