Pakistan’s ODI squad has initiated a training camp at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground in preparation for their upcoming three-match series against New Zealand, scheduled from March 29 to April 5. The training sessions, running from March 18 to 21, feature nine players: captain Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Akif Javed, and Tayyab Tahir.
The complete ODI squad for the New Zealand series includes:
- Mohammad Rizwan (captain)
- Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain)
- Abdullah Shafique
- Abrar Ahmed
- Akif Javed
- Babar Azam
- Faheem Ashraf
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Khushdil Shah
- Mohammad Ali
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Muhammad Irfan Khan
- Naseem Shah
- Sufyan Moqim
- Tayyab Tahir
A wicketkeeper-batter will be added to the ODI squad following the T20I series.
Notably, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are returning to the ODI squad after being rested for the T20I series against New Zealand. Their inclusion is expected to strengthen Pakistan’s batting lineup.
The squad is set to depart for New Zealand on March 23, with the ODI series scheduled as follows:
- March 29: First ODI at McLean Park, Napier
- April 2: Second ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton
- April 5: Third ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
This series serves as a crucial opportunity for Pakistan to fine-tune their strategies and assess player performances ahead of major tournaments like the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
