Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a hefty fine of PKR 5 million (approximately US$ 18,000) on each member of the national squad following their disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup 2026.
Pakistan won the game by 5 runs and finished tied with the Blackcaps on three points, but a better Net Run Rate sees the Kiwis advance to the semi-finals.
The 35-year-old Buttler has played 153 T20Is for England, hitting 4012 runs at an average of 34 and a strike rate of 147. Recently, he became the most capped England player in international cricket.
"It's Baz (McCullum). Baz is the mastermind there. He had a discussion with me this morning about going up the order and trying to maximise the power play, and thankfully it paid off," said Brook, as quoted by the ICC.
The Super 8 stage is split into two groups, with only the top two from each of the groups progressing to the semi-finals. Defending champions India, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe make up Group 1, Group 2 comprises England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
During the pre-match press conference ahead of the Super Eight clash against New Zealand, Hesson explained that the team's strategy and current needs have dictated Babar's role in the middle order.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday confirmed the schedule for Pakistan's upcoming ODI tour of Bangladesh in 2026, with the three-match series set to be played in March at a single venue in Mirpur.
Following his side's win over Namibia, which earned them a spot in the Super Eight phase of the ICC T20 World Cup, Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan spoke on criticism from ex-cricketers, pointing out that it is not in his control and is a "part of cricket's history".
Following Pakistan's emphatic win over Namibia by 102 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match, skipper Salman Agha hailed his side's all-round display, terming it a complete performance.
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq said his team is focused on learning from their disappointing loss to India in the ongoing T20 World Cup and is determined to improve ahead of the upcoming do-or-die contest against Namibia.