Overview
- The Pakistan Cricket Board announced a 16-member T20I squad for the three-match series against Bangladesh, starting May 28 in Lahore.
- Salman Ali Agha has been named captain with Shadab Khan as vice-captain, continuing Pakistan's leadership overhaul after recent T20 struggles.
- Veterans Hassan Ali and Sahibzada Farhan have been recalled, with Farhan earning his spot after topping the PSL X batting charts with 394 runs.
- Former captains Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been left out as the PCB emphasizes performance-based selection from the ongoing PSL.
- The series marks Mike Hesson's debut as Pakistan's white-ball coach, signaling a new strategic direction ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.