LAHORE (A News): The Pakistani cricket squad has departed for Christchurch, New Zealand, where they will play in a five-match Twenty20 series beginning on March 16.
The 16-member team left Lahore via Dubai on their way to New Zealand, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
The 16-person Pakistani T20 team:
Usman Khan, Khushdil Shah, Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Haris, Omair Bin Yousuf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Hassan Nawaz, Irfan Khan Niazi, Jahandad Khan, Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi, and Khushdil Shah
Notably, Hassan Nawaz and Abdul Samad have been called up to the national team for the first time.
“A lot of young players have been included, and they bring a different, positive energy,” said vice-captain Shadab Khan, who voiced confidence in the youthful team. Shadab Khan, who voiced confidence in the youthful team. We want the newcomers to succeed, and we have great hopes for them.”