Injured Shadab, Rauf Out of Pakistan T20I Squad in Bangladesh

Pakistan has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled for July 20-24 in Dhaka, with Salman Ali Agha continuing as captain. Key players such as Shadab Khan, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, and Haris Rauf, sidelined due to a hamstring injury, have been ruled out, along with other senior players including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi as selectors aim to test new talent ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The squad features several uncapped or less experienced players, including pacers Salman Mirza and Ahmed Daniyal, and the left-arm wristspinner Sufiyan Muqeem, many of whom performed well in the recent Pakistan Super League. This series marks Pakistan's second with new white-ball coach Mike Hesson, as the team prepares for future international competitions. The Pakistan Cricket Board also noted that the squad for the forthcoming white-ball series against the West Indies will be announced later. The recent squad changes reflect an ongoing transition and emphasis on building depth in the Pakistan T20 side.