Pak vs Afg series is about to get up off the ground, as the two countries are scheduled to play each other in a bilateral series for the first time in a number of years.
After resting Babar Azam, leg-spinning all-rounder Shadab Khan will lead Pakistan for the first time.
While Pakistan aims to introduce fresh talent from the recently completed Pakistan Super League (PSL), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan, and Fakahar Zaman are noticeable absentees.
Khan noted before the series that our uncapped players had earned their call-ups because to their solid domestic cricket and PSL performances.
Ihsanullah, an express fast bowler who won the PSL Player of the Tournament title with 22 wickets, is anticipated to get a cap from Pakistan.
Saim Ayub, known for his daring PSL shots, is also on the new team.
Leg-spinner Rashid Khan will lead Afghanistan, while former captain Mohammad Nabi returns.
Last month, Afghanistan whitewashed UAE in a three-match T20I series. Throughout the series, experienced batsmen Ibrahim Zadran and Karim Janat struck half-centuries.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Fazalhaq Farooqi—all PSL players—will join them.
First T20 Pak vs Afg
Pakistan’s captain Shadab Khan won the toss and elected to bat first against Afghanistan in the T20I series opener at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Shadab, who won the toss, thought the pitch was ideal for batting. “I’m too enthusiastic about my first captaincy. We have great cricketers. Today is competitive cricket “said.
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan says they would use situations to their advantage. “Pakistan are usually good opponents. We look forward to playing competitive cricket in a challenging match “said.
Ihsanullah, an express fast bowler who won the PSL Player of the Tournament title with 22 wickets, is anticipated to get a cap from Pakistan.
Saim Ayub, known for his daring PSL shots, is also on the new team.
‘Release Azhar Mashwani’ demands Imran Khan
Leg-spinner Rashid Khan will lead Afghanistan, while former captain Mohammad Nabi returns.
Last month, Afghanistan whitewashed UAE in a three-match T20I series. Throughout the series, experienced batsmen Ibrahim Zadran and Karim Janat struck half-centuries.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Fazalhaq Farooqi—all PSL players—will join them.