Published on, Aug. 17 -- August 17, 2025 1:05 PM

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming UAE tri-series and Asia Cup 2025, notably excluding star players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha has been retained as captain. Other senior players like Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf are part of the squad, while youngsters including Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz have also made the cut.

During a press conference, PCB's Director High Performance Aqib Javed emphasized that selections are based on recent performances. He stated that while Babar and Rizwan are not included for now, they still have opportunities to return if they perform well in upcoming leagues. The squ...