LAHORE: Pakistan Shaheens are set to compete in the Top End T20 Series in Darwin, Australia, from 14 to 24 August. Muhammad Irfan Khan, who has played nine ODIs and 14 T20Is for Pakistan, will lead the 15-member squad.
The Shaheens will play their opening match against Bangladesh ‘A’ on 14 August at TIO Stadium. The squad includes several players with international experience, such as Abdul Samad, Faisal Akram, Haider Ali, and Mubasir Khan. Ahmed Daniyal and Mohammad Salman Mirza, who are part of Pakistan’s T20I squad for the upcoming Bangladesh series, have also been included.
The Shaheens’ fixtures are as follows:
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14 August – vs Bangladesh ‘A’, TIO Stadium, 7pm
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16 August – vs Scorchers, TIO Stadium, 4pm
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18 August – vs Renegades, TIO Stadium, 6pm
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19 August – vs Kingsmen, DXC Arena, 1pm
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20 August – vs Strikers, DXC Arena, 7pm
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22 August – vs Nepal, DXC Arena, 7pm
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24 August – Semi-finals and final
The training camp for the tour will be announced soon.
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Shaheens squad:
Muhammad Irfan Khan (captain), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haider Ali, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Mubasir Khan, Saad Masood, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Shahid Aziz, Ubaid Shah, Yasir Khan.
Team management:
Ghulam Ali (head coach), Sami Ullah Niazi (bowling coach), Mansoor Amjad (fielding coach), Muhammad Ibrahim (analyst), Muhammad Aleem (physio).
