Pakistan's new T20, ODI squads finalised

Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand is expected to be announced tomorrow, sources revealed on Monday.

According to insiders, the National Selection Committee has finalized the T20 and ODI squads for the series. The selection process took into account players' recent performances and fitness levels.

Sources further stated that Chief Selector Aqib Javed will formally announce the squad during a press conference. The tour is considered crucial for Pakistan as they prepare for upcoming international tournaments.

On the other hand, Pakistan’s T20 captain Mohammad Rizwan is likely to be removed from his position as the team undergoes significant changes ahead of the upcoming tour of New Zealand, sources revealed on Monday. 

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According to sources, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering Mohammad Haris and Salman Ali Agha as potential replacements for the T20 captaincy.

Meanwhile, several senior players, including Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, are expected to be left out of the T20 squad for the New Zealand series.

Moreover, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf will reportedly not be part of the ODI squad, as PCB looks to experiment with new players. Instead, young pacers Akif Javed and Mohammad Wasim Jr are expected to be included in the squad, alongside wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Haris.

Meanwhile, all-rounders Khushdil Shah and Faheem Ashraf are set to retain their places in the national squad.