LAHORE: Pakistan squad for the upcoming T20I assignments against Ireland and England, along with the World Cup later this year, will be announced after the ongoing series against New Zealand.
According to sources, 17-18 members will be named in the squad for the upcoming matches.
The deadline for squad submission for T20 World Cup is May 1 but changes can be made till 25th of next month. After that, approval from the International Cricket Council (ICC) will be needed for any changes in the squad.
Before the series against Ireland, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is also likely to hold a brief camp for the national side.
Pakistan team will play three T20Is against Ireland and four against England away from home.
Pakistan squad will depart for the United States, ahead of the T20 World Cup, from England.
The coaching staff for Pakistan men’s team will also be announced after the conclusion of the series against New Zealand.
Former South African batter Gary Kirsten and ex-Australian pacer Jason Gillespie have been finalised by the PCB for the role of white-ball and red-ball head coach, respectively, for the national men’s side, Geo News reported earlier this month.
Pakistan's schedule of upcoming matches
Tour of Ireland
May 10: First T20I at Clontarf
May 12: Second T20I at Clontarf
May 14: Third T20I at Clontarf
Tour of England
May 22: First T20I at Leeds
May 25: Second T20I at Birmingham
May 28: Third T20I at Cardiff
May 30: Fourth T20I at The Oval
T20 World Cup 2024
June 6: Pakistan vs USA, Dallas
June 9: Pakistan vs India, New York
June 11: Pakistan vs Canada, New York
June 16: Pakistan vs Ireland, Lauderhill
Sohail Imran Sohail Imran is a senior reporter for Geo News.
