Shaheen's Camp Initiates Today, Departure for Australia Scheduled for 8th
Pakistan Shaheens Prepare for Top End T20 Series in Australia
The Pakistan Shaheens are set to embark on an exciting tour of England before returning to Lahore to join the T20 squad on 7th August. Following their return, the team will participate in the Top End T20 Series in Australia, which begins on August 14 and runs until August 24.
The series will be held at TIO Stadium and DXC Arena in Darwin, Australia. The Pakistan Shaheens will face off against several top teams, including Bangladesh 'A', Perth Scorchers, Melbourne Renegades, Adelaide Strikers, and Nepal.
The Pakistan Shaheens' camp will take place at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore from August 1st to 7th. During this time, the team will assemble in Lahore on Saturday evening and have fielding and net sessions on 3rd and 4th August. On the final day of the camp, a training session will be held at the National Cricket Academy.
Scenario-based matches will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium on 5th and 6th August. The team will then travel to Australia, where they will face Bangladesh 'A' in their first match at the TIO Stadium on August 14 (7pm local time). This will mark the start of the Top End T20 Series tournament opener.
Following their match against Bangladesh 'A', the Pakistan Shaheens will take on the Melbourne Renegades on August 18 at TIO Stadium (6pm local time). They will then face the Perth Scorchers on August 16 at TIO Stadium (4pm local time). The team's final group stage match will be against the Adelaide Strikers on August 20 at DXC Arena (7pm local time).
The Top End T20 Series will conclude with semi-finals and the final on August 24 at the DXC Arena. The Pakistan Shaheens' roster for this series includes Muhammad Irfan Khan (captain), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haider Ali, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wicket-keeper), Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wicket-keeper), Mubasir Khan, Saad Masood, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Shahid Aziz, Ubaid Shah, and Yasir Khan.
The team management includes Ghulam Ali (head coach), Sami Ullah Niazi (bowling coach), Mansoor Amjad (fielding coach), Muhammad Ibrahim (analyst), and Muhammad Aleem (physio). The series will be a great opportunity for the young players to showcase their talent and gain valuable international experience.
For the most accurate and updated squad information, checking official Pakistan Cricket Board announcements or tournament-specific releases closer to the event is recommended. Fans can look forward to an exciting series as the Pakistan Shaheens take on some of the best teams in Australia.
The Pakistan Shaheens' roster for the Top End T20 Series includes index: Muhammad Irfan Khan (captain), and sports: Haider Ali, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wicket-keeper), Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wicket-keeper), Mubasir Khan, Saad Masood, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Shahid Aziz, Ubaid Shah, and Yasir Khan.
During their tour in Australia, the team will play sports matches against Bangladesh 'A', Perth Scorchers, Melbourne Renegades, Adelaide Strikers, and Nepal in the Top End T20 Series, which takes place at TIO Stadium and DXC Arena in Darwin.