LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a 16-member Pakistan Shaheens squad for the upcoming T20 and 50-over series against England Lions in Abu Dhabi.

The three-match T20 series will begin on Feb 20, followed by a five-match 50-over series scheduled from Feb 27 to March 9. All matches will be played at the Stadium Oval in Abu Dhabi.

Ahead of the tour, the Shaheens will undergo a seven-day training camp in Karachi from Feb 11 to 17 before departing for the United Arab Emirates.

Left-handed batter Shamyl Hussain has been named captain for both formats. He will be supported in the batting line-up by Abdul Samad, Hasan Nawaz, ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars player of the tournament Maaz Sadaqat, and left-hander Saad Khan.

Pakistan Under-19 batter Sameer Minhas has earned selection for both series, while his brother Arafat Minhas has also been included following his recent performances in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars.

Rohail Nazir and Saad Baig have been named as wicketkeepers. The spin department includes Arafat Minhas, leg-spinner Saad Masood and left-arm wrist-spinner Sufyan Moqim.

The pace attack features Pakistan Under-19 fast bowler Ali Raza along with Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Mohammad Salman and Shahid Aziz.

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will serve as mentor and team manager for the tour. Former Test cricketer Ijaz Ahmed Jr has been appointed head coach, with Mansoor Amjad as fielding coach and former Test pacer Aizaz Cheema as bowling coach.

Squad: Shamyl Hussain (captain), Abdul Samad, Arafat Minhas, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Salman, Rohail Nazir (wicket-keeper), Saad Baig (wicket-keeper), Saad Khan, Saad Masood, Sameer Minhas, Shahid Aziz and Sufyan Moqim.

Published in Dawn, February 3rd, 2026