PCB announces Pakistan ODI squad for Australia ODI series

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PCB announces Pakistan ODI squad for Australia ODI series
| Published May, 22 2026 | Updated 16 hours ago
LAHORE (Web Desk): The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the Pakistan ODI squad for the upcoming Australia ODI series, with Shaheen Shah Afridi set to captain the national side in the three-match contest.

The Pakistan ODI squad features a mix of experienced stars and promising young players, creating excitement among cricket fans ahead of the Australia ODI series.

According to the PCB, Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the team, while Salman Ali Agha has been named vice-captain. Senior players including Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, and Sufiyan Muqeem have also been included in the squad.

The selectors have given opportunities to young talents Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, and Rohail Nazir. Cricket supporters are eager to see how these emerging players perform during the Australia ODI series against a strong Australian team.

Mohammad Ghazi Ghori and Rohail Nazir have been selected as wicketkeeper-batters, providing additional depth and flexibility to the batting lineup.

The PCB confirmed that Usman Khan was not considered for selection due to illness. Meanwhile, Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub continue their rehabilitation programs and remain unavailable because of injuries.

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The Pakistan ODI squad consists of Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Ghazi Ghori, Naseem Shah, Rohail Nazir, Sahibzada Farhan, Shadab Khan, Shamyl Hussain, and Sufiyan Muqeem.

The Australia ODI series is expected to attract significant attention as fans look forward to seeing how the new-look Pakistan ODI squad performs under Shaheen Afridi’s leadership.

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