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Shaheen Afridi to Lead Pakistan ODI Squad Against Bangladesh

Shaheen Afridi to captain Pakistan’s 15-member ODI squad vs Bangladesh in Dhaka (March 11–15). Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub among the big names dropped.
2026-03-04
Shaheen Afridi to Lead Pakistan ODI Squad Against Bangladesh

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, scheduled from March 11 to 15 in Dhaka. Shaheen Afridi will continue as captain of the national side.

Notable exclusions include Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Haseebullah, and Hassan Nawaz, who have been dropped from the team.

The squad features a mix of experienced players and emerging talent:

  • Batters/All-rounders: Abdul Samad, Hussain Talat, Moaz Sadaqat, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha
  • Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Muhammad Wasim Junior, Muhammad Ghazi Ghauri, Saad Masood
  • Wicketkeeper: Muhammad Rizwan
  • Other: Shamail Hussain

The series marks an important outing for Pakistan’s ODI team as they prepare for upcoming international fixtures, providing opportunities for fresh talent while giving senior players a chance to regroup.

Fans will be watching closely to see how the team performs in Dhaka under Shaheen Afridi’s leadership.