Pakistan Cricket Teams
Pakistan Team Squads
Pakistan cricket schedule 2026: Full list of T20I, ODI and Test matches
Test Squad
The Pakistan Test team, led by Shan Masood, remains a talented but famously unpredictable cricketing force.
ODI Squad
Led by captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, the Pakistan ODI team balances explosive batting with elite pace.
T20 Squad
Led by Salman Ali Agha, the Pakistan T20 team combines young aggression with veteran clinical experience.
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As of January 2026, the Pakistan national cricket teams are undergoing significant transitions in leadership and squad composition, particularly with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (hosted by India and Sri Lanka) just weeks away.
Below is the current breakdown of the squads and leadership across all formats.
🏏 Men’s National Team
The men’s team is currently operating under a split-captaincy model, with Mike Hesson serving as the head coach.
1. Test Team
Focusing on the ICC World Test Championship (2025–27) cycle, the Test side remains built around a core of traditional red-ball specialists.
Captain: Shan Masood
Key Players: Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Ali Agha.
2. ODI Team
Following a leadership change in late 2025, the ODI squad is looking toward a new era of aggressive play.
Captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi
Key Players: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan.
3. T20I Team (T20 World Cup 2026 Prep)
The T20I squad is currently in Sri Lanka for a final bilateral series before the World Cup begins on February 7, 2026.
Captain: Salman Ali Agha
Current Squad (Preliminary/Tour): * Batters: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Abdul Samad.
All-rounders: Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf.
Wicketkeepers: Usman Khan, Sahibzada Farhan, Khawaja Nafay.
Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi (subject to fitness), Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Usman Tariq.
🏏 Women’s National Team
The “Women in Green” are currently preparing for an intensive tour of South Africa in February 2026, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs.
Captain: Fatima Sana
Coaching Staff: Vacant (Head), Hanif Malik (Fielding/Batting), Junaid Khan (Fast Bowling).
Current Squad Core
The squad relies on a blend of experienced stars and rising talent from the 2025 World Cup cycle.
Batters: Sidra Amin, Muneeba Ali (wk), Gull Feroza, Shawaal Zulfiqar.
All-rounders: Fatima Sana, Aliya Riaz, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail.
Bowlers: Nashra Sandhu (Spin), Sadia Iqbal, Diana Baig (Pace), Tuba Hassan, Syeda Aroob Shah.
📊 Summary of Captains (2026)
| Format | Men’s Captain | Women’s Captain |
| Test | Shan Masood | Fatima Sana |
| ODI | Shaheen Shah Afridi | Fatima Sana |
| T20I | Salman Ali Agha | Fatima Sana |
Quick Facts
Rankings: As of early 2026, the Men’s team ranks 4th in ODIs and 7th in T20Is.
Upcoming Major Event: The Men’s T20 World Cup starts on February 7, 2026, with Pakistan facing the Netherlands in their opening match in Colombo.
Shaheen’s Fitness: Star pacer Shaheen Afridi is currently undergoing rehab for a knee injury sustained in the BBL but is expected to lead the bowling attack in the World Cup.
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