Islamabad, 29 April 2025: PCB has identified five players — four experienced campaigners and one newcomer — who are likely to be included in the squad for Bangladesh series.
The five-match series is scheduled to be played in Lahore and Faisalabad next month, although exact dates have not yet been confirmed. The Bangladeshi team is expected to land in Pakistan on May 21.
According to sources familiar with selection discussions, the shortlisted names include Sahibzada Farhan, Hussain Talat, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf, and young fast bowler Ali Raza.
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Sahibzada Farhan, who has delivered a stellar performance in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, stands out among the contenders.
With 841 runs in 12 matches at an average of 84.10 and a strike rate of 182.42, he currently leads the T20 run charts for the year.
He has scored four centuries and three fifties, joining the ranks of global stars like Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli for hitting four T20 hundreds in a single calendar year.
Despite this, his international experience remains limited to just nine T20Is.
Hussain Talat, known for his aggressive middle-order batting, has impressed for Peshawar Zalmi with 193 runs in six matches.
He last played a T20I for Pakistan in 2021 but is being considered once again due to his recent form.
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Faheem Ashraf, a seasoned all-rounder, has also made an impact in the PSL for Quetta Gladiators.
His contributions include 68 runs and six wickets, reflecting a balanced performance that keeps him in the national conversation.
Hasan Ali, who has been in fine form for Karachi Kings, leads the PSL 10 bowling tally with 13 wickets in six games. He recently became the highest wicket-taker in PSL history with 121 dismissals.
Emerging pacer Ali Raza has impressed with eight wickets for Peshawar Zalmi, earning him recognition as a potential future asset.
The final squad will be announced once the fixtures are officially released.
