Pakistan vs New Zealand squad announced the upcoming series between the two countries. After much speculation, Babar Azam is back to lead the Men in Green in the series against Black Caps. Another major win for cricket fans in Pakistan is the inclusion of Shahdab Khan as vice-captain of the team.
The fans dragged Najam Sethi on Twitter for more than 48 hours with the hashtag #destroyernajamsethi after news of the board looking to replace Shahdab Khan became apparent. However, it looks like Najam Sethi had to pause his plans since the fans have spoken and made sure to have their voices heard.
The complete Pakistan vs New Zealand Squad of Pakistan and New Zealand for the series has been announced. Both teams will play a total of 5 T20is and 5 ODIs. Kane Williamson will be out of the series due to an injury he sustained during an IPL match.
Here is complete Pakistan vs New Zealand Squad of Pakistan.
Pakistan Squad for T20I Series
- Babar Azam
- Shahdab Khan
- Faheem Ashraf
- Fakhar Zaman
- Haris Rauf
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Ihsanullah
- Imad Wasim
- Mohammad Haris
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Naseem Shah
- Saim Ayub
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Shan Masood
- Zaman Khan
Pakistan Squad for ODI Series
- Babar Azam
- Shahdab Khan
- Abdullah Shafique
- Fakhar Zaman
- Haris Rauf
- Haris Sohail
- Ihsansullah
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Mohammad Wasim Jnr
- Naseem Shah
- Salman Ali Agha
- Shaheen Afridi
- Shan Masood
- Usama Mir
After four months, Shaheen Shah Afridi is set to return to international cricket as he has been selected for Pakistan’s T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming series against New Zealand. The matches are scheduled in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Karachi from 14th April to 7th May.
Shaheen had to miss five Tests and three ODIs against England and New Zealand after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 due to a knee injury he had sustained during the first Test against Sri Lanka in July. As a result, he could not participate in the second Test against Sri Lanka, the ODI series against the Netherlands, ACC Asia Cup in the UAE, and a seven-match T20I series in Pakistan while he completed his rehabilitation.
Read more: Revised Pakistan Vs New Zealand ODI and T20i Series Announced
New Zealand Squad for T20 Series
The Pakistan vs New Zealand Squad for the visiting country has been announced. Tom Lathan will captain the New Zealand squad.
- Tom Latham
- Chad Bowes
- Mark Chapman
- Dane Cleaver
- Matt Henry
- Ben Lister
- Adam Milne
- Cole McConchie
- Daryl Mitchell
- Jimmy Neesham
- Rachin Ravindra
- Henry Shipley
- Ish Sodhi
- Blair Tickner
- Will Young
New Zealand Squad for ODI Series
Tom Latham will also lead the ODI squad without Kane Williamson and Trent Boult from Pakistan vs New Zealand Squad.
- Tom Latham
- Tom Blundell
- Chad Bowes
- Matt Henry
- Ben Lister
- Cole McConchie
- Adam Milne
- Daryl Mitchell
- Jimmy Neesham
- Henry Nicholls
- Rachin Ravindra
- Henry Shipley
- Ish sodhi
- Blair Tickner
- Will Young
The series will commence on 14th April in Lahore and end in Karachi on 7th May.