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Pakistan Shaheens will tour England this year after July, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Saturday. But complete fixture yet to be released

“Meanwhile, camp for Pakistan Shaheens ahead of their tour to England will commence in Karachi from 10 July,” the PCB shared in its statement.

The cricket board has also announced that the list of players shortlisted for the Pakistan Shaheens will be disclosed in due time.

This upcoming tour will be the Shaheens' first significant expedition since their visit to Darwin, Australia, in August of last year.

During the Darwin tour, the Shaheens competed in the Top End T20 series, which included Big Bash League (BBL) teams Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers, as well as the Bangladesh High-Performance XI.

The Shaheens' latest outings were in February when the PCB selected three separate squads to take part in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 warm-up matches.

The first Shaheens team faced Afghanistan at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on February 14, securing a commanding 144-run victory.

The other two matches, against South Africa and Bangladesh, were held simultaneously on February 17 in Karachi and Dubai, respectively.

The Shaheens experienced mixed outcomes in these fixtures: the side led by Mohammad Haris dominated Bangladesh with a seven-wicket win and 91 balls to spare, while the team captained by Mohammad Huraira narrowly lost to South Africa by three wickets. South Africa later advanced to the semi-finals of the eight-team tournament.
 
Great to see this happening and in England. The Shaheens need to have more exposure to SENA countries so it's nice to see these types of tours. Hope there is some FC matches in this tour too.
 
Khawaja Nafay
shahzaib khan
Haseebullah
Arafat Minhas
Qasim Akram
Maaz Sadaqat
Naeem
Samad
Ali Raza
Ubaid Shah
Sufiyaan Muqeem
Fasial Akram
Abbas Aridi
Wasim Jnr
Hussain Talat.
 
The Pakistan Cricket Board has today announced an 18-member Pakistan Shaheens squad to tour England from 17 July to 6 August for two three-day and three 50-over matches. The dates and venues of the fixtures will be announced in due course.

Saud Shakeel (19 Tests) is set to lead the team, while he will be joined by three other Test capped players in Mir Hamza (seven Tests), Musa Khan (one Test) and Sajid Khan (12 Tests). Among other players, Azan Awais (844) and Maaz Sadaqat (646), who finished as the leading run scorers, respectively in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25 have been selected.

Other batters include Ali Zaryab, Haider Ali, Mohammad Suleman, Omair Bin Yousuf, Shamyl Hussain, while Rohail Nazir will perform the wicket-keeping duties. The pace arsenal consists of Mushtaq Ahmed, who bagged 77 wickets in two recent most first-class competitions (QeA Trophy & President's Trophy), FATA pacer Shahid Aziz and Ubaid Shah.

Wrist spinner Faisal Akram will accompany left-arm spinner Mehran Mumtaz and off-spinning all-rounder Mubasir Khan to form the spin quartet along with experienced Sajid for the Shaheens across the red and white-ball fixtures.

The 18-member squad will take part in a training camp at the Hanif Mohammad High-Performance Centre in Karachi before departing for England on 16 July.

Squad:

Saud Shakeel (captain), Ali Zaryab, Azan Awais, Faisal Akram, Haider Ali, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Suleman, Mubasir Khan, Musa Khan, Mushtaq Ahmed, Omair Bin Yousuf, Rohail Nazir (wicket-keeper), Sajid Khan, Shahid Aziz, Shamyl Hussain and Ubaid Shah

Player support personnel:

Imran Farhat (head coach), Rehan Riaz (bowling coach), Mohtashim Rasheed (fielding coach), Usman Hashmi (analyst) and Ali Sufyan (physio)
 
Looks like a solid squad.

Seems like they have soured a bit on Qasim Akram. No Muhammad Hurraira either which is a bit surprising.
Nice to see Azan and Maaz there though.
 
I'm not sure why Ali Raza is not there. Is there any problem with him injury wise? Are they working on some biomechanics on him?
 
Three day matches

Azan Awais
Ali Zaryab
Omair Bin Yousuf
Saud Shakeel
Maaz Sadaqat
Rohail Nazir
Mubasir Khan
Sajid Khan
Musa Khan
Ubaid Shah
Mir Hamza
 
Hurriara should be in the 3 day game.
Qasim Akram and Arafat Minhas should have been in the t20 games.
 
Looking at the management team. Mohtashim Rasheed is a serial leech in PCB from the household of Haroon Rasheed, Umar Rasheed etc. The guy has been in PCB for over 2 decades. Not sure about Imran Farhat as a headcoach.
 
Squad looks fine... Most of the players I wanted to see are there, like azan, maaz etc. Ali raza is missing , maybe he is injured or whatever.
 
Useless squad. Saud, Mir and Sajid are Test regulars. Rohail, Musa and Haider will never make it with their fake ages.

If this the level of talent , Pakistan will still have a few more years of pain ahead of them
 
Useless squad. Saud, Mir and Sajid are Test regulars. Rohail, Musa and Haider will never make it with their fake ages.

If this the level of talent , Pakistan will still have a few more years of pain ahead of them
You make these same boring accusations of fake ages time and time again.

Please provide evidence for the fake ages accusation against these players, particularly Haider.

As far as being Test regulars, many A teams or second teams have a few experienced players in so that youngsters aren't just lambs to the slaughter. None of these players have played a test match in England, and with a series scheduled for next year it is a good opportunity to gain more experience.

Sometimes I think you guys complain just for the sake of it.
 
You make these same boring accusations of fake ages time and time again.

Please provide evidence for the fake ages accusation against these players, particularly Haider.

As far as being Test regulars, many A teams or second teams have a few experienced players in so that youngsters aren't just lambs to the slaughter. None of these players have played a test match in England, and with a series scheduled for next year it is a good opportunity to gain more experience.

Sometimes I think you guys complain just for the sake of it.
You can believe whatever you want. There is no doubt in my mind that they are all of fake ages, including Abdullah Shafique.

You can comeback and see how many of them fail to improve even a bit in the crucial 18-24 period when they really are a few years more than that.

The so called "experience" to some of the names I mentioned because they won't even make it to the Test squad next year.
 
I'm not sure why Ali Raza is not there. Is there any problem with him injury wise? Are they working on some biomechanics on him?
I was going to asking the same question.He is the best young bowling prospect.He would have valuable experience by playing in England.Selection of Muss and Mir Hamza must be due to nepotism.Hamza has no pace.Musa has pace but is too short.Are there no young fast bowlers in Pakistan or PCB selectors ignore merit.What happened to Dhani?.Akif Javed eas bowling quick in Bangladesh.Why is he ignored?.
 
I was going to asking the same question.He is the best young bowling prospect.He would have valuable experience by playing in England.Selection of Muss and Mir Hamza must be due to nepotism.Hamza has no pace.Musa has pace but is too short.Are there no young fast bowlers in Pakistan or PCB selectors ignore merit.What happened to Dhani?.Akif Javed eas bowling quick in Bangladesh.Why is he ignored?.
Since Dhani's tweet row, he hasn't been seen much. Didnt feature in psl either. Seems like an overemotional guy.
 
You can believe whatever you want. There is no doubt in my mind that they are all of fake ages, including Abdullah Shafique.

You can comeback and see how many of them fail to improve even a bit in the crucial 18-24 period when they really are a few years more than that.

The so called "experience" to some of the names I mentioned because they won't even make it to the Test squad next year.
They don't improve not because of age but because of the cricketing culture in Pakistan
Again please provide proof that these players have age fudged. Lack of improvement isn't proof man there is so many other factors at play.
 
If raza is not injured and has been overlooked for likes of musa khan then I have to say it's a pathetic decision why mir hamza a 35 year old in a shaeen squad don't we have younger players to groom for future.
 
If raza is not injured and has been overlooked for likes of musa khan then I have to say it's a pathetic decision why mir hamza a 35 year old in a shaeen squad don't we have younger players to groom for future.
We have other guys also who got ignored for nothing... Like Mohammad Shahzad... why not him??

Many other names there. Haseeb? NO?
 
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That is my point we need to give young players the opportunity to develop what is the point in current test players in the shaeen squad we are not moving forward we always take backward steps
 
The Pakistan Cricket Board has today announced an 18-member Pakistan Shaheens squad to tour England from 17 July to 6 August for two three-day and three 50-over matches. The dates and venues of the fixtures will be announced in due course.

Saud Shakeel (19 Tests) is set to lead the team, while he will be joined by three other Test capped players in Mir Hamza (seven Tests), Musa Khan (one Test) and Sajid Khan (12 Tests). Among other players, Azan Awais (844) and Maaz Sadaqat (646), who finished as the leading run scorers, respectively in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25 have been selected.

Other batters include Ali Zaryab, Haider Ali, Mohammad Suleman, Omair Bin Yousuf, Shamyl Hussain, while Rohail Nazir will perform the wicket-keeping duties. The pace arsenal consists of Mushtaq Ahmed, who bagged 77 wickets in two recent most first-class competitions (QeA Trophy & President's Trophy), FATA pacer Shahid Aziz and Ubaid Shah.

Wrist spinner Faisal Akram will accompany left-arm spinner Mehran Mumtaz and off-spinning all-rounder Mubasir Khan to form the spin quartet along with experienced Sajid for the Shaheens across the red and white-ball fixtures.

The 18-member squad will take part in a training camp at the Hanif Mohammad High-Performance Centre in Karachi before departing for England on 16 July.

Squad:

Saud Shakeel (captain), Ali Zaryab, Azan Awais, Faisal Akram, Haider Ali, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Suleman, Mubasir Khan, Musa Khan, Mushtaq Ahmed, Omair Bin Yousuf, Rohail Nazir (wicket-keeper), Sajid Khan, Shahid Aziz, Shamyl Hussain and Ubaid Shah

Player support personnel:

Imran Farhat (head coach), Rehan Riaz (bowling coach), Mohtashim Rasheed (fielding coach), Usman Hashmi (analyst) and Ali Sufyan (physio)
Generally a decent squad but some awful picks.Mir Hamza? Ali Zaryab?
 
If raza is not injured and has been overlooked for likes of musa khan then I have to say it's a pathetic decision why mir hamza a 35 year old in a shaeen squad don't we have younger players to groom for future.
Surely he is injured. If he isn't which idiot picked this squad
 
They don't improve not because of age but because of the cricketing culture in Pakistan
Again please provide proof that these players have age fudged. Lack of improvement isn't proof man there is so many other factors at play.

PPers are not in the business of providing proof for every accusation they make. That too for something like age fudging.
 
Pakistan Shaheens head coach Imran Farhat press conference ahead of England tour:

Q: Do coaches have a say in player selection, or are there personal preferences involved?

Imran Farhat: Coaches' duty is to prepare the players provided by the selection committee. As part of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), our role is to develop all players who come to us. Issues related to player selection or non-selection fall under the selection committee's responsibility.

Q: How has the development of current players been progressing?

Imran Farhat: The players we have are well-developed. For the past one and a half months, the entire NCA has been working diligently on their development.

Q: What measures are being taken to address players' physical fitness, especially when playing abroad?

Imran Farhat: We've had a dedicated month and a half to focus on physical fitness. We've conducted proper physical training sessions to meet all requirements. Our coaches and trainers are all doing their jobs, with players engaged in full-day activities from 5 AM to 5 PM, covering physical training, skill work, and individual needs. The NCA staff has been fully involved, and we haven't encountered any significant issues in the camp so far. We're continuously working to ensure players are fully prepared and to prevent future problems.

Q: What is the primary focus for the team during the upcoming tour?

Imran Farhat: Our primary purpose is player development. We have three One-Day matches and two Three-Day matches planned, so we've prepared both white-ball and red-ball teams. Regardless of which team plays, our focus will remain on player development.

Q: Why isn't Ali Raza part of the current team?

Imran Farhat: Ali Raza was with us but suffered a finger injury, possibly a dislocation, which prevented him from joining the tour. Injuries are beyond our control.

Q: Why does the team seem to have a strong focus on top-order batsmen, with many openers?

Imran Farhat: A strong start is crucial for any team's overall strength, so our focus is on developing specialist top-order batsmen. Since we'll be playing in two formats (Three-Day and One-Day matches), we've included more openers to cater to both. While we also have middle-order batsmen, we have four openers because they are considered the pillars of a team.
 
Imran Farhat played 9 Test matches in England at an average of 25. Hopefully he knows better about Cricket and Coaching now.
 
Well i managed to find some information which i am hoping isnt correct as would be a complete waste of a tour. What i have found they will be playing universities and minor counties which is rather silly to be honest if true. @Saj can you confirm
 
The Pakistan Shaheens cricket team has arrived in London.

The Pakistan Shaheens cricket team will play a series of two three-day matches and three one-day matches during the tour of England.

The series matches will be held from July 22 to August 4.
 
Well i managed to find some information which i am hoping isnt correct as would be a complete waste of a tour. What i have found they will be playing universities and minor counties which is rather silly to be honest if true. @Saj can you confirm
Cna you please share?
 
@Omer2002 there is one match with PCC select XI on the bbc website for 29 July. This select XI beat Zimbabwe recently but it was all players that are long way from playing for England. I can't see any other matches but please do share.
 
@Omer2002 there is one match with PCC select XI on the bbc website for 29 July. This select XI beat Zimbabwe recently but it was all players that are long way from playing for England. I can't see any other matches but please do share.
Hi all matches are on bbc sports website. if you scroll on the cricket section from 18th July onwards you will see the Pakistan Shaheens fixtures
 
Pakistan Shaheens begin training in Kent

Pakistan Shaheens held their first training session on Friday afternoon at the Tonbridge School Ground in Kent. The squad led by Test cricketer Saud Shakeel, arrived in England on Thursday evening to feature in a series comprising three one-day matches and two three-day fixtures.

The one-day matches will be played against the Professional County Club Select XI on 22, 25 and 27 July, with the first two matches taking place at the Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham. The third one-day match will be held at the 1st Central County Ground in Hove.

The first three-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and the Professional County Club Select XI will be staged at the 1st Central County Ground in Hove from 29 to 31 July. Pakistan Shaheens second three-day match, which will also be the final fixture of the tour, will take place against the South Asian Cricket Academy & MCC Young Cricketers XI at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in Canterbury from 3 to 5 August.
 
Since Dhani's tweet row, he hasn't been seen much. Didnt feature in psl either. Seems like an overemotional guy.


Another age fudger last photos he did he had a lot of white hair beginning to appear in his beard and that only happens when you start reaching 35
or 40 + when you see that level of greying in facial hair
 
TBH, there was not need to send Mir hamza etc on this tour... They should have tried young guys who did well in QEA recently.

Otherwsie they should have also send Khurram Shahzad.
 
Another age fudger last photos he did he had a lot of white hair beginning to appear in his beard and that only happens when you start reaching 35
or 40 + when you see that level of greying in facial hair
I haven't seen his recent pics but greying of facial hair isn't really an accurate measure of age. My facial hair started greying in late 20s.
 
Pakistan Shaheens players took part in a training session today.

Under the supervision of the coaches, the players participated in batting, bowling, and fielding drills.

The Pakistan Shaheens are currently in England to play a series comprising three one-day matches and two three-day matches.

The series will begin on July 22 with the first of the three one-day matches.
 
TBH, there was not need to send Mir hamza etc on this tour... They should have tried young guys who did well in QEA recently.

Otherwsie they should have also send Khurram Shahzad.
Weird selection that makes no sense. The guy is a solid FC bowler, what he isnt and will never be is a decent International player. That begs the question as to why he has been picked
 
Pakistan Shaheens players took part in a training session today.

Under the supervision of the coaches, the players participated in batting, bowling, and fielding drills.

The Pakistan Shaheens are currently in England to play a series comprising three one-day matches and two three-day matches.

The series will begin on July 22 with the first of the three one-day matches.
Poor guys come at time when the heat wave has ended and rain has hit hard
 
Pakistan Shaheens Tour of England

Pakistan Shaheens players participated in a training session today

The players took part in batting, bowling, and fielding drills under the supervision of coaches

Pakistan Shaheens are currently in England to play a series comprising three one-day matches and two three-day matches

The series will begin on 22 July with the three-match ODI leg
 
Pakistan Shaheens begin One-Day series campaign from Tuesday

•PCB to provide match reports from the series

Kent, 21 July 2025:

Pakistan Shaheens led by Saud Shakeel are set to take on the Professional County Club Select XI in the first of three One-Day matches scheduled on Tuesday at the Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham. The second one-day match will also be played at the same venue on Friday, 25 July, while the third one-day match of the series will take place on Sunday, 27 July at the 1st Central County Ground in Hove.

The one-day series will be followed by two three-day matches. The first match will be held from 29 to 31 July at the 1st Central County Ground in Hove against Professional County Club Select XI. The second three-day game is scheduled against the South Asian Cricket Academy & MCC Young Cricketers XI at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in Canterbury from 3 to 5 August.

Pakistan Shaheens held a couple of training sessions at the Tonbridge School Ground in Kent after arriving in England on 17 July.

Talking to PCB Digital ahead of the opening game on the tour, Saud Shakeel said:

“We are gradually getting used to the conditions. The time we have had for preparation so far has been quite productive. Although the weather did interrupt us with a bit of rain, but we utilised whatever time and facilities we had to the best of our ability.

“Getting used to English conditions always takes some time, but if you look at white-ball cricket in England, the pitches are generally good for batting and high-scoring matches are common. We have been practicing accordingly after taking all of this into account.

“Our opposition on the tour consist of players who are under consideration for England selection. Our situation is quite similar, we also have some exciting young talent in our squad. I believe it will be a competitive series for everyone to watch.

“The players have the opportunity to perform here and impress the selectors to get into the national side. Whenever you are part of such tours, a strong performance gives you a different kind of confidence. These tours are a good sign and these should continue in future as well.”

Squad:

Saud Shakeel (captain), Ali Zaryab, Azan Awais, Faisal Akram, Haider Ali, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Suleman, Mubasir Khan, Musa Khan, Mushtaq Ahmed, Omair Bin Yousuf, Rohail Nazir (wicket-keeper), Sajid Khan, Shahid Aziz, Shamyl Hussain and Ubaid Shah

Player support personnel:

Imran Farhat (head coach), Rehan Riaz (bowling coach), Mohtashim Rasheed (fielding coach), Usman Hashmi (analyst) and Ali Sufyan (physio)

Pakistan Shaheens One-Day series fixtures:

22 July – v Professional County Club Select XI, The Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham (11am local time)

25 July – v Professional County Club Select XI, The Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham (11am local time)

27 July – v Professional County Club Select XI, The 1st Central County Ground, Hove (11am local time)
 
A 15-player squad has been selected for the Professional County Club Select XI’s three-match ODI series against Pakistan A.

The squad features an exciting mix of young talent in addition to players with England Lions and domestic experience.

Rocky Flintoff, Ben Mayes and Thomas Rew will be available after the opening match due to their commitments with England Men U19s.

PCC Select XI squad:

Luc Benkenstein (Essex), Jafer Chohan (Yorkshire), Scott Currie (Hampshire), Dan Douthwaite (Glamorgan), Rocky Flintoff (Lancashire), Tom Lawes (Surrey), Will Luxton (Yorkshire), Ben Mayes (Hampshire), Isaac Mohammad (Worcestershire), Joseph Moores (Lancashire), Thomas Rew (Somerset), Hamza Shaikh (Warwickshire), Will Smeed (Somerset), Mitch Stanley (Lancashire), Ollie Sykes (Surrey).

PCC Select XI v Pakistan A – ODI schedule:

1st ODI: PCC Select XI v Pakistan A: Tuesday 22 July - The County Ground, Beckenham

2nd ODI: PCC Select XI v Pakistan A: Friday 25 July - The County Ground, Beckenham

3rd ODI: PCC Select XI v Pakistan A: Sunday 27 July – The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
 
Sajid Khan ruled out of England tour

Test off-spinner Sajid Khan has been ruled out of the Shaheens’ tour of England after suffering a fracture to his right thumb during a training session at the Tonbridge School Ground in Kent.

Pakistan Shaheens are set to take on the Professional County Club Select XI in the opening match of the three one-day matches, scheduled later today at the Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham.

Sajid will return to Pakistan on the first available flight and will undergo further treatment at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. The team management has not requested Sajid’s replacement.

PCB
 
Pakistan Shaheens tour to England

1st one-day - Pakistan Shaheens vs Professional County Club Select XI

Toss: Professional County Club Select XI have won the toss and are batting first.
 
Sajid Khan ruled out of England tour

Test off-spinner Sajid Khan has been ruled out of the Shaheens’ tour of England after suffering a fracture to his right thumb during a training session at the Tonbridge School Ground in Kent.

Pakistan Shaheens are set to take on the Professional County Club Select XI in the opening match of the three one-day matches, scheduled later today at the Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham.

Sajid will return to Pakistan on the first available flight and will undergo further treatment at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. The team management has not requested Sajid’s replacement.

PCB
Can he not take Mir Hamza back with him.
 
Ali zaryab who can't get into domestic teams for list A is opening ahead of Maaz who has far better potential has been dropped to bat at 6 by mental midget saud. Ali zaryab struggles to clear the boundary in club cricket here in the UK. To add Ali zaryab making the Shaheen squad shows how poor we have become.
 
Haider Ali and Saud Shakeel Lead Pakistan Shaheens to DLS Victory in Series Opener

Half-centuries from Haider Ali and captain Saud Shakeel steered Pakistan Shaheens to a five-wicket win via the DLS method against the Professional County Club Select XI in the opening one-day match at Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham, on Tuesday evening.

The rain-affected encounter was reduced to 28 overs per side, with the Shaheens set a revised target of 204. The chase got off to a shaky start as openers Ali Zaryab (8 off 12, 1 four) and Azan Awais (8 off 11, 1 four) fell in the fourth over, followed shortly by Omair Bin Yousuf (2 off 4), leaving the visitors reeling at 32 for 3 in 5.1 overs.

At that crucial moment, skipper Saud Shakeel joined Haider Ali to steady the innings. The pair took control with a commanding 129-run stand for the fourth wicket. Haider played an aggressive knock, smashing 71 off 56 balls with five fours and three sixes.

Haider was dismissed in the 24th over with 43 runs still required. Maaz Sadaqat briefly supported the chase but departed after scoring 5 off 8, leaving 30 needed from the final 15 balls.

Shahid Aziz then stepped in and partnered with the captain to see the Shaheens over the line with just one ball to spare. Shahid contributed a vital 21* off 11 balls, striking one four and a six, while Saud remained unbeaten on 72 off 72 balls, anchoring the innings with four boundaries.

Tom Lawes was the pick of the bowlers for the County Select XI, claiming 2 for 38.

Earlier in the day, the hosts opted to bat first and were dismissed for 187 in 27.4 overs. Opener Will Smeed top-scored with a blistering 84 off 62 balls, featuring 10 fours and two sixes, while Hamza Shaikh added a steady 44 off 51, including six boundaries.

For the Shaheens, Maaz Sadaqat starred with the ball, returning figures of 3 for 28. Left-arm spinners Saud Shakeel and Faisal Akram chipped in with two wickets each.

The second match of the three-game series will take place at the same venue on Friday, with the first ball scheduled for 3:00 PM PKT.
 
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