Hasan nawaz

Salman Ali Agha: All-rounder Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the new T20I captain as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squad for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.

Mohammad Rizwan will continue as ODI captain, with Salman serving as his deputy for the three 50-over matches scheduled at the backend of the tour from March 29 to April 5. He will continue leading the 50-over side as Pakistan builds towards the ICC Men’s 50-over Cricket World Cup 2027, which will take place in Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe in October/November 2027.

Pakistan is set to play a five-match T20I series against New Zealand from March 16 to 26. Salman will also serve as Rizwan’s deputy in the three-match ODI series scheduled from March 29 to April 5.