Pakistan drop big name from ODI squad for Bangladesh tour

Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, set to be played in Dhaka from 11 to 15 March.

Top-order batter Babar Azam has been left out of the squad. The 31-year-old had a below-par ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, where he managed just 91 runs from four outings with the bat.

Beyond his difficulties in T20Is, the former Pakistan skipper also saw his ODI form dip in 2025, managing 544 runs across 17 innings at an average of 34.

Four of the uncapped players – Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Saad Masood and Shamyl Hussain – were recently part of the Pakistan Shaheens squad that faced England Lions in Abu Dhabi, with a series of good showings earning their place in the squad.

The squad also includes experienced campaigners such as wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, pacers Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim Jnr, all-rounders Faheem Ashraf and Salman Ali Agha and wrist-spinner Abrar Ahmed.

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