Get ready to dive into the heart of the Pakistan Cricket Team. This comprehensive guide unveils the full players list, from seasoned veterans to rising stars. We’ll explore the leadership behind the squad, with details on the captain and the coaching staff. It’s not just about the players – we’ll also be charting the team’s journey across various grounds, along with their upcoming fixtures. So, whether you’re a die-hard supporter or a curious newcomer, this is your one-stop shop for everything Pakistan Cricket Team!‹
The Pakistan cricket team is a national treasure in Pakistan. They’ve been playing international cricket since 1952, making them one of the more established teams in the world. They’re governed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which is responsible for organizing matches and overseeing the development of cricket within the country.
Pakistan competes in all three major formats of cricket: Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20s). They’ve achieved a lot of success over the years, including a famous victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup under the leadership of Imran Khan. They’ve also been runners-up in the World Cup twice and hold the Champions Trophy title.
Pakistan Cricket Team Players, Current squad
This is Pakistan team for T20 World Cup 2024 Team, England Cricket Team Players for other Tournament like Cricket World Cup.
| Name | Age | Batting style | Bowling style | Domestic team | PSL team | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batter | ||||||||||||
| Abdullah Shafique | 24 | Right-handed | Right-arm off spin | — | Lahore Qalandars | |||||||
| Babar Azam | 29 | Right-handed | Right-arm off spin | — | Peshawar Zalmi | |||||||
| Fakhar Zaman | 34 | Left-handed | Left-arm orthodox | Abbottabad | Lahore Qalandars | |||||||
| Imam-ul-Haq | 28 | Left-handed | Right-arm leg spin | |||||||||
| Irfan Khan | 21 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Faisalabad | Karachi Kings | |||||||
| Saim Ayub | 22 | Left-handed | Right-arm off spin | Karachi Whites | Peshawar Zalmi | |||||||
| Saud Shakeel | 28 | Left-handed | Left-arm orthodox | Karachi Whites | Quetta Gladiators | |||||||
| Shan Masood | 34 | Left-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Karachi Whites | Karachi Kings | |||||||
| Tayyab Tahir | 30 | Right-handed | Right-arm leg spin | Lahore Whites | Multan Sultans | |||||||
| Usman Khan | 28 | Right-handed | Right-arm off spin | — | Multan Sultans | |||||||
| All-rounders | ||||||||||||
| Faheem Ashraf | 30 | Left-handed | Right-arm medium | Faisalabad | Islamabad United | |||||||
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 33 | Right-handed | Right-arm off spin | Peshawar | Multan Sultans | |||||||
| Salman Ali Agha | 33 | Right-handed | Right-arm off spin | — | Islamabad United | |||||||
| Wicket-keepers | ||||||||||||
| Azam Khan | 25 | Right-handed | — | Karachi Whites | Islamabad United | |||||||
| Haseebullah Khan | 21 | Left-handed | — | Multan | Peshawar Zalmi | |||||||
| Mohammad Haris | 23 | Right-handed | Right-arm off spin | Peshawar | Peshawar Zalmi | |||||||
| Mohammad Rizwan | 31 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Peshawar | Multan Sultans | |||||||
| Sarfaraz Ahmed | 36 | Right-handed | Right-arm off spin | Karachi Whites | Quetta Gladiators | |||||||
| Spin bowlers | ||||||||||||
| Abrar Ahmed | 25 | Right-handed | Right-arm leg spin | Karachi Whites | Quetta Gladiators | |||||||
| Imad Wasim | 35 | Left-handed | Left-arm orthodox | Islamabad | Islamabad United | |||||||
| Mohammad Nawaz | 30 | Left-handed | Left-arm orthodox | Rawalpindi | Karachi Kings | |||||||
| Noman Ali | 37 | Left-handed | Left-arm orthodox | Karachi Whites | — | |||||||
| Sajid Khan | 30 | Right-handed | Right-arm off spin | Peshawar | — | |||||||
| Shadab Khan | 25 | Right-handed | Right-arm leg spin | Rawalpindi | Islamabad United | |||||||
| Usama Mir | 28 | Right-handed | Right-arm leg spin | Sialkot | Multan Sultans | |||||||
| Pace bowlers | ||||||||||||
| Aamir Jamal | 27 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Lahore Whites | Peshawar Zalmi | |||||||
| Abbas Afridi | 23 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Peshawar | Multan Sultans | |||||||
| Arshad Iqbal | 23 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Faisalabad | — | |||||||
| Haris Rauf | 30 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | Islamabad | Lahore Qalandars | |||||||
| Hasan Ali | 30 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | — | Karachi Kings | |||||||
| Ihsanullah | 21 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | Peshawar | Multan Sultans | |||||||
| Khurram Shahzad | 24 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Faisalabad | Peshawar Zalmi | |||||||
| Mir Hamza | 31 | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | Karachi Whites | Karachi Kings | |||||||
| Mohammad Amir | 32 | Left-handed | Left-arm fast-medium | — | Quetta Gladiators | |||||||
| Mohammad Wasim | 22 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | FATA | Quetta Gladiators | |||||||
| Naseem Shah | 21 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | — | Islamabad United | |||||||
| Shaheen Afridi | 24 | Left-handed | Left-arm fast-medium | FATA | Lahore Qalandars | |||||||
| Shahnawaz Dahani | 25 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Karachi Whites | Multan Sultans | |||||||
| Zaman Khan | 22 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | Rawalpindi | Lahore Qalandars | |||||||
Pakistan Squad For T20 World Cup 2024
Yet Not Announced.
Current Pakistan Ranking in Different Formats
Pakistan’s current ranking in different cricket formats are:
- Test: 6th
- ODI: 4th
- T20I: 5th
Who is Captain of Pakistan Cricket Team?
The captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team depends on the format of the match:
- Test Captain: Shan Masood (as of May 11, 2024)
- White-ball Captain (ODI & T20I): Babar Azam (as of May 11, 2024
Support staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Senior manager | Wahab Riaz |
| Manager | Mansoor Rana |
| Head coach | Jason Gillespie (Test) Gary Kirsten (Limited overs) |
| Batting coach | Mohammad Yousuf |
| Spin bowling coach | Saeed Ajmal |
| Assistant coach | Azhar Mahmood |
| Fielding coach | Aftab Khan |
| Physiotherapist | Cliffe Deacon |
| Strength and conditioning coach | Drikus Saaiman |
| Data analyst | Talha Butt |
| Doctor | Khurram Sarwar |
| Media and digital manager | Raza Kitchlew |
| Security manager | Irtiza Komail |
| Team masseur | Mohammad Imran |
Pakistan Cricket team Home Ground?
Pakistan doesn’t currently have a single permanent home ground for international matches due to security concerns. Since 2009, they’ve primarily played their “home” games in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at stadiums in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. This is a result of an agreement between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Emirates Cricket Board.
Current Pakistan Players Ranking in Different Formats
Pakistani players’ rankings in different formats (as of May 11, 2024):
- Babar Azam:
- ODI Ranking: 1st
- Test Ranking: 3rd
- T20I Ranking: Not Ranked (Babar Azam recently stepped down as captain across all formats)
What are Pakistan’s biggest achievements in cricket?
Pakistan boasts some impressive achievements in cricket, here are a few of their biggest ones:
World Cup Victories:
- 1992 Cricket World Cup Champions: This is a major highlight, achieved under the inspiring captaincy of Imran Khan. They defeated favorites England in the finals at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Other Tournament Wins:
- 2009 ICC T20 World Cup Champions: Pakistan dominated the T20 format in this tournament.
- 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Champions: They secured a convincing win against India in the finals.
- Asia Cup Champions: Victories in 2000 and 2012.
- First Asian Test Championship: Winners in 1999.
- Defunct ICC Test Championship: Champions in 2016.
Team Rankings:
- Number 1 Test Ranking: Reached the top spot twice, in 1988 and 2016.
- Number 1 Ranking Across Formats: Achieved at various points, showcasing their dominance in all formats.
- Top Performers in Limited-Overs Cricket:
- Second-highest win percentage in T20 Internationals (with a minimum of 150 games played).
- Fourth-highest win percentage in ODI cricket.
Individual Brilliance:
- Pakistan has produced some legendary cricketers with outstanding records, like Wasim Akram, the first bowler to reach 500 ODI wickets.
Pakistan Cricket Team Next Fixtures 2024
May:
- Sunday, May 12th: Ireland vs Pakistan (T20I) – Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin, Ireland
- Tuesday, May 14th: Ireland vs Pakistan (T20I) – Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin, Ireland
- Wednesday, May 22nd: England vs Pakistan (T20I) – Headingley, Leeds, England
- Saturday, May 25th: England vs Pakistan (T20I) – Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, England
- Tuesday, May 28th: England vs Pakistan (T20I) – Sophia Gardens Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales
- Thursday, May 30th: England vs Pakistan (T20I) – The Kia Oval, London, England
Later in 2024:
- A limited-overs series (ODIs and/or T20Is) against the United States in June (dates and venues to be confirmed)
- A tour of Australia in November, which will include three ODIs and three T20Is (confirmed)
- A tour of Zimbabwe in December, which will include three ODIs and three T20Is (confirmed)
Pakistan Cricket Team History
Pakistan’s cricket team, a passionate unit known for its unpredictable brilliance, boasts a rich history filled with iconic moments, legendary players, and captivating rivalries. While sometimes overshadowed by their neighbor India, Pakistan has carved its own niche in the cricketing world, becoming a force to be reckoned with across all formats.
Early Days and Establishing a Presence (1947-1970s)
Cricket in Pakistan predates the country’s creation in 1947. The first international match played in Karachi in 1935 between Sindh and Australia foreshadowed the cricketing talent that would emerge. Following independence, Pakistan’s official Test debut came in 1952 against India. Though they lost their first series, a fighting spirit was evident, exemplified by Fazal Mahmood’s 12-wicket haul in a famous victory at The Oval during their 1954 England tour.
The 1960s and 70s saw Pakistan develop its identity. Legendary captains like Hanif Mohammad, known for his marathon batting, and the charismatic Imran Khan fostered a culture of aggression and flair. The emergence of fearsome fast bowlers like Sarfaraz Nawaz, who terrified batsmen with his reverse swing, established Pakistan’s reputation for producing potent bowling attacks.
The Golden Era: World Cup Triumph and Bowling Supremacy (1980s-1990s)
The 1980s marked a golden era for Pakistan cricket. Imran Khan’s leadership as captain and all-rounder blossomed. Pakistan reached the semi-finals of the 1979, 1983, and 1987 World Cups, showcasing their consistent strength. The attack boasted the legendary pace trio of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Imran Khan himself, wreaking havoc on opposing batters with their express pace and swing bowling. This period also saw the rise of batting greats like Javed Miandad, whose audacious last-ball six to win a match against India in 1986 remains etched in cricketing folklore.
The pinnacle arrived in the 1992 World Cup. Despite internal conflicts and being considered underdogs, Pakistan, under Imran Khan’s inspirational captaincy, defied odds. In a dramatic final against England, Wasim Akram’s devastating swing bowling dismantled the English batting order, securing Pakistan’s first World Cup title. This victory transcended the sport, uniting a nation and solidifying Pakistan’s position as a cricketing powerhouse.
The T20 Era and Continued Success (2000s-Present)
The turn of the millennium ushered in the era of Twenty20 cricket, a format perfectly suited to Pakistan’s aggressive style. In 2007, they reached the World Cup final but fell short against India. However, 2009 marked another glorious chapter. Led by the enigmatic Shahid Afridi and the young batting prodigy Babar Azam (who is now the captain), Pakistan clinched the T20 World Cup title, showcasing their adaptability and prowess in the shortest format.
Pakistan’s recent history has been a mixed bag. Security concerns due to terrorism led to a temporary shift in their home base, and controversies have occasionally marred their journey. However, they remain a force, reaching the Champions Trophy final in 2017 and consistently challenging the top teams. Young talents like Shaheen Shah Afridi, a tearaway fast bowler, and Babar Azam’s continued brilliance as captain, offer hope for a bright future.
Beyond Victories: The Allure of Pakistan Cricket
Pakistan cricket is more than just trophies. It’s a cultural phenomenon that unites a nation. The passionate support from fans, the unpredictable nature of their performances, and the sheer talent of their players have captivated audiences worldwide. The historic rivalry with India adds another layer of drama and intensity to their matches, making them some of the most watched cricketing spectacles.
As Pakistan cricket navigates the future, challenges remain. Developing a consistent batting line-up to complement their exceptional bowling attack and nurturing young talent will be crucial. However, Pakistan’s rich cricketing heritage and the unwavering support of their fans provide a strong foundation for them to continue writing glorious chapters in the cricketing world.
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