Lahore, 28 March 2023 (GNP): In the forthcoming T20I and ODI series against New Zealand, Babar Azam will assume captaincy duties once again.
Following consultation with Babar Azam, the T20I and ODI squads for the New Zealand series will be unveiled at a meeting of the selection committee scheduled in the next week. It’s anticipated that the meeting will happen on April 3rd or 4th.
Despite the defeat in the series against Afghanistan, only a few changes are anticipated for the T20I matches against New Zealand, according to the sources.
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For the T20I series, the approach of giving younger players another opportunity can be used. Abrar Ahmed, Haseebullah, and Usama Mir are also contenders for the series.
For the ODI matches, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials have chosen not to do further experiments. Pakistan will enter the ground with a strong combination and the presence of senior players with the goal of preparing for the 2023 World Cup.
The T20I and ODI team members will likely work together during a training camp beginning on April 7 or 8 at the National Cricket Academy.
The remaining players will continue to train at the National Cricket Academy for the ODI matches after the departure of the selected players for the T20I series.
There is a suggestion to train at night due to Ramadan. After consultation with the team captain, the team management will make the ultimate choice.
Pakistan v New Zealand schedule:
14 Apr – 1st T20I, Lahore
15 Apr – 2nd T20I, Lahore
17 Apr – 3rd T20I, Lahore
20 Apr – 4th T20I, Rawalpindi
24 Apr – 5th T20I, Rawalpindi
26 Apr – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
30 Apr – 2nd ODI, Karachi
3 May – 3rd ODI, Karachi
5 May – 4th ODI, Karachi
7 May – 5th ODI, Karachi
