Pakistan Cricket Team Heads to Bangladesh for ODI Series

Mar 7, 2026

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Mar 7, 2026 20:30

Pakistan depart for Bangladesh for ODI series

## Pakistan's Upcoming ODI Series in Bangladesh

The Pakistan cricket team has left for Bangladesh to participate in a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series. The matches are scheduled to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka, with the first game on March 11, followed by the second on March 13, and the final match on March 15.

## Challenges and Preparations

Former captain Mohammad Rizwan highlighted the challenges Pakistan faces, noting Bangladesh's strength in home conditions. He emphasized the need for the team to improve and not underestimate their opponents. Rizwan pointed out that Bangladesh often presents difficulties for visiting teams.

## Squad Changes and Leadership

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the series, notably excluding veteran batter Babar Azam and all-rounder Saim Ayub. Shaheen Shah Afridi will continue as the captain, leading a team that includes six uncapped players: Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan, and Shamyl Hussain.

## Full Squad List

The squad comprises Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wicketkeeper), Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, and Shamyl Hussain.

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