Pakistan Cricket Team Squad, Schedule & Stats 2026

Q: Who is the captain of Pakistan cricket team in 2026?

Salman Ali Agha is the T20I captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi is the ODI captain, and Shan Masood captains the Test side in 2026, following Pakistan's Super 8 exit at the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Q: What are the names of Pakistani cricketers in the 2026 squad?

The 2026 Pakistan squad includes Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed and Usman Khan.

Q: How many ICC titles has Pakistan won?

Pakistan have won 3 ICC titles: the Cricket World Cup 1992, the ICC World Twenty20 2009, and the ICC Champions Trophy 2017.

Q: Who is the head coach of Pakistan cricket team in 2026?

Mike Hesson is the White-Ball Head Coach since May 2025 and Sarfaraz Ahmed is the Test Head Coach since March 2026.

Q: What is Pakistan's nickname in cricket?

Pakistan's cricket team is officially known as the Men in Green, a reference to their iconic green kit worn since 1952.

Q: Where does Pakistan play home cricket matches?

Pakistan's main home venues are Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, National Bank Stadium Karachi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and Multan Cricket Stadium.

About

Pakistan National Cricket Team

The Pakistan national cricket team, popularly known as the Men in Green, Pakistan Cricket Team or Green Shirts, represents Pakistan in international cricket across all three formats — Test cricket, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

Governed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the team competes in major ICC tournaments including the Cricket World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy, ICC T20 World Cup, and the ICC World Test Championship.

Pakistan became a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1952 and played their inaugural Test match against India at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi on October 16, 1952. Over seven decades, Pakistani cricketers have produced some of the most celebrated names in world cricket — from Hanif Mohammad and Imran Khan to Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Shoaib Akhtar, Shahid Afridi, and the current generation led by Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Pakistan’s home grounds include the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and Multan Cricket Stadium. In 2025, Pakistan hosted the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 — their first ICC event in 29 years. The Pakistan Super League (PSL), the country’s premier T20 franchise tournament, directly feeds talent into the national setup.

Current Squad

Pakistan Cricket Team Players 2026

Full list of Pakistani cricketers’ names across all formats. ODI Squad updated for the Pakistan vs Australia Series — May 2026.

Shaheen Afridi Pakistan ODI captain 2026

Shaheen AfridiLeft-arm Fast

Abdul SamadBatter

Abrar AhmedLeg Spin

Ahmed DaniyalBowler

Arafat MinhasAll-Rounder

Babar AzamBatter

Haris RaufFast Bowler

Maaz SadaqatBatter

Muhammad Ghazi Ghori Pakistan ODI squad 2026

M. Ghazi GhoriWK · Batter

Naseem ShahFast Bowler

Rohail NazirWK · Batter

Sahibzada Farhan Pakistan ODI squad 2026

Sahibzada FarhanBatter

Salman Ali AghaAll-rounder

Shadab KhanAll-Rounder

Shamyl HussainBatter

Sufyan MoqimFast Bowler

Salman Ali Agha Pakistan T20I captain 2026

Salman Ali AghaAll-rounder

Abrar AhmedLeg Spin

Babar AzamBatter

Faheem AshrafAll-rounder

Fakhar ZamanBatter

Khawaja Mohammad Nafay Pakistan T20I squad 2026

Khawaja M. NafayBatter

M. Salman MirzaBowler

Mohammad NawazAll-rounder

Naseem ShahFast Bowler

Sahibzada Farhan Pakistan T20I squad 2026

Sahibzada FarhanBatter

Saim AyubBatter

Shadab KhanAll-rounder

Shaheen AfridiLeft-arm Fast

Usman KhanWK · Batter

Usman TariqBatter

Shan MasoodBatter

Abdullah FazalBatter

Abdullah Shafique Pakistan Test squad 2026

Abdullah ShafiqueBatter

Ghazi GhoriWK · Batter

Hasan AliFast Bowler

Imam-ul-HaqBatter

Kamran GhulamBatter

Khurram Shahzad Pakistan Test squad 2026

Khurram ShahzadFast Bowler

Mohammad Rizwan Pakistan Test squad 2026

Mohammad RizwanWK · Batter

Noman AliLeft-arm Spin

Sajid AliOff Spin

Salman Ali Agha Pakistan Test squad 2026

Salman Ali AghaAll-rounder

Saud ShakeelBatter

Shaheen AfridiLeft-arm Fast

Fixtures 2026

Pakistan Cricket Schedule 2026

Pakistan is currently playing a Test series against Bangladesh (2 matches). After that, Australia will tour Pakistan for an ODI series. Find all upcoming Pakistan cricket matches and full schedule updates below.

May

Bangladesh vs Pakistan

1st Test · Mirpur · 9:00 AM PKT

Sher-e-Bangla Stadium

Test

May

Bangladesh vs Pakistan

2nd Test · Sylhet · 9:00 AM PKT

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

Test

May

Australia vs Pakistan

1st ODI · Rawalpindi · 4:30 PM PKT

Rawalpindi Stadium

ODI

June

Australia vs Pakistan

2nd ODI · Lahore · 4:30 PM PKT

Gaddafi Stadium Lahore

ODI

June

Australia vs Pakistan

3rd ODI · Lahore · 4:30 PM PKT

Gaddafi Stadium Lahore

ODI

ICC Rankings

Pakistan Cricket Team 2026

Where does Pakistan stand in the ICC Test, ODI and T20I team rankings?

#	Team	Rating	Points
1	India	3197	118
2	New Zealand	3384	113
3	Australia	2510	109
4	South Africa	2855	102
5	Pakistan	2841	98

Source: ICC · Updated May 2026

#	Team	Rating	Points
1	India	273	23224
2	England	259	14522
3	Australia	258	12645
4	New Zealand	250	16520
5	South Africa	244	15632
6	Pakistan	238	20002
7	West Indies	235	17424

Source: ICC · Updated May 2026

#	Team	Rating	Points
1	Australia	3138	131
2	South Africa	2256	119
3	India	2600	104
4	England	2850	102
5	New Zealand	1717	101
6	Sri Lanka	1118	86
7	Bangladesh	1551	78
8	Pakistan	1205	75

Source: ICC · Updated May 2026

All-Time Records

Pakistan Cricket Team Records & Stats

Pakistan’s win-loss record across all formats of international cricket from 1952 to 2026.

Test Cricket

463 Played

150Won

147Lost

166Drawn

One Day Internationals

1003 Played

529Won

433Lost

22N/R

T20 Internationals

253 Played

145Won

101Lost

7N/R

Team History

Pakistan Cricket — ICC Tournament History

How many ICC titles has Pakistan won? A complete timeline of Pakistan
cricket’s ICC tournament results from 1975 to 2026.

1992

Cricket World Cup

Winners

Under Imran Khan · Beat England in the final at Melbourne · Pakistan’s first World Cup triumph

1999

Cricket World Cup

Runners-Up

Under Wasim Akram · Lost to Australia in the final at Lord’s

2007

ICC World Twenty20

Runners-Up

Under Misbah-ul-Haq · Lost to India in the inaugural T20 World Cup final

2009

ICC World Twenty20

Winners

Under Younis Khan · Beat Sri Lanka in the final at Lord’s

2017

ICC Champions Trophy

Winners

Under Sarfraz Ahmed · Beat India by 180 runs in the final at The Oval

2022

ICC T20 World Cup

Runners-Up

Under Babar Azam · Lost to England in the final at Melbourne

2024

ICC T20 World Cup

Group Stage Exit

Under Babar Azam · Pakistan failed to advance from the group stage in USA & West Indies

2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Group Stage Exit

Under Mohammad Rizwan · Pakistan hosted but eliminated in group stage. India won the title.

2026

ICC T20 World Cup

Super 8 Exit

Under Salman Ali Agha · Pakistan exited at the Super 8 stage in Sri Lanka

Support Staff

Pakistan Cricket Coaching Staff 2026

Head Coach — White-Ball

Mike Hesson

New Zealand

Since May 2025 · Present

Head Coach — Test

Sarfaraz Ahmed

Pakistan

Effective March 2026 · Present

Present

Present

Present

Director of High Performance

Aaqib Javed

Pakistan

Present

Venues

Pakistan Home Cricket Grounds

Pakistan’s international cricket grounds, where the Men in Green host
their home fixtures across Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

Gaddafi Stadium

Lahore, Punjab

Capacity ~27,000

Pakistan’s most iconic home venue. Hosts major ODIs, T20Is and PSL matches. Flat pitch with good batting conditions.

National Bank Stadium

Karachi, Sindh

Capacity ~34,228

Largest cricket ground in Pakistan. Pace-friendly conditions early on with spin support later in matches.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Rawalpindi, Punjab

Capacity ~15,000

Flat, batting-friendly pitches that produce high-scoring matches. Hosted ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches.

Multan Cricket Stadium

Multan, Punjab

Capacity ~34,000

Relatively new world-class facility. Spin-friendly conditions. Pakistan’s newest Test venue with impressive facilities.

Our Authority

Why Khelo Pakistan?

What makes Khelo Pakistan the most trusted source for Pakistan cricket team information?

Pakistan-First Coverage

Based in Pakistan and written by local cricket writers for Pakistani fans. Our editorial focus is the Men in Green, not generic South Asia cricket.

Updated Regularly

Squad announcements, captain changes, selection news and match results are reviewed and reflected within hours of official confirmation.

Original Stats & Research

We publish Pakistan-specific data breakdowns: bowling in knockout games, batting in overseas conditions, and the PSL-to-national pipeline.

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Player profiles, ground guides, tournament hubs and domestic cricket — we cover every layer of Pakistan cricket, not just headlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pakistan Cricket Team — Common Questions

Answers to the most searched questions about the Pakistan national cricket team.

Who is the captain of Pakistan cricket team in 2026?

Pakistan have a split-captaincy structure in 2026. Salman Ali Agha leads the T20I side, Shaheen Shah Afridi captains the ODI team, and Shan Masood is the Test captain. The split was finalised following the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, where Pakistan exited at the Super 8 stage in Sri Lanka.

What is the latest Pakistan cricket team news in May 2026?

Bangladesh whitewashed Pakistan 2–0 in the May 2026 Test series, with the first Test in Mirpur (8 May) and second in Sylhet (16 May). Pakistan now host Australia for a 3-match ODI series from 30 May to 4 June 2026, with matches in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

What are the names of Pakistani cricketers in the 2026 squad?

The 2026 Pakistan squad core includes Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed and Usman Khan (WK). The Test squad is led by Shan Masood with Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique, Noman Ali, Sajid Ali and others.

How many ICC titles has Pakistan won?

Pakistan have won 3 ICC titles: the Cricket World Cup 1992 under Imran Khan, the ICC World Twenty20 2009 under Younis Khan, and the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 under Sarfraz Ahmed. Pakistan have also been runners-up in the 1999 World Cup (Wasim Akram), 2007 T20 World Cup (Misbah-ul-Haq) and 2022 T20 World Cup (Babar Azam).

When is Pakistan’s next cricket match?

Pakistan’s next match is the 1st ODI against Australia on 30 May 2026 at 4:30 PM PKT at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The 3-match ODI series continues with the 2nd ODI on 2 June and the 3rd ODI on 4 June 2026 — both at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

Who is the head coach of Pakistan cricket team in 2026?

Mike Hesson (New Zealand) is the White-Ball Head Coach since May 2025, and Sarfaraz Ahmed is the Test Head Coach effective March 2026. The wider setup includes Ashley Noffke as Bowling Coach, Hanif Malik as Batting Coach, Mohammad Masroor as Fielding Coach and Aaqib Javed as Director of High Performance.

What is Pakistan’s nickname in cricket?

Pakistan’s cricket team is officially known as the “Men in Green” — a reference to their iconic green kit worn since Pakistan first played Test cricket in 1952. The team is also referred to as “Shaheens” in some domestic competitions. The green jersey is one of the most recognisable in world cricket.

What is Pakistan’s win-loss record in Test cricket?

As of May 2026, Pakistan have played 463 Test matches, winning 150, losing 147, and drawing 166. Pakistan’s Test debut was against India in 1952. Their strongest Test period was the 1980s and 1990s under Imran Khan, Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram, when Pakistan were considered one of the world’s leading Test sides.

Where does Pakistan play home cricket matches?

Pakistan’s main home cricket venues are Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore (capacity ~27,000), National Bank Stadium in Karachi (capacity ~34,228), Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (capacity ~15,000) and Multan Cricket Stadium (capacity ~34,000). Pakistan also played many home matches in the UAE between 2010 and 2019 due to security concerns.