Two changes in Shaheens’ squad as Mohammad Huraira returns to Pakistan for Bangladesh Tests

The Pakistan Shaheens cricket team will commence the white-ball portion of their Darwin tour on Sunday with a 50-over match against Northern Territory Strike at the Gardens Oval. Subsequently, they will take on Bangladesh 'A' in another 50-over game on Tuesday at the DXC Arena.

The tour will then transition to T20 cricket with the Top End T20 Series, which will feature nine teams and take place from August 9 to 18.

The Pakistan Shaheens have made two changes to their squad for the upcoming white-ball matches. Fast bowler Kashif Ali has been ruled out due to a right thigh tear sustained during the second four-day match against Bangladesh 'A'.

Furthermore, Tayyab Tahir has been brought in to replace Mohammad Huraira. Huraira, after scoring a double century in the first four-day match against Bangladesh 'A' and being rested for the second, has returned to Pakistan as he is in contention for this month’s red-ball matches against Bangladesh.

Pakistan Shaheens Squad: Mohammad Haris (captain), Abdul Faseeh, Arafat Minhas, Arif Yaqoob, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah (wicketkeeper/batter), Jahandad Khan, Khurram Shahzad (only available for the 50-over matches), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Mubasir Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Sahibzada Farhan, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan.

Schedule of Pakistan Shaheens white-ball matches:

4 Aug – 50-over match vs Northern Territory (NT)

6 Aug – 50 over match vs Bangladesh ‘A’

10 Aug – vs Perth Scorchers (Top End T20 Series)

11 Aug – vs Melbourne Stars (Top End T20 Series)

13 Aug – vs Tasmania (Top End T20 Series)

15 Aug – vs Melbourne Renegades (Top End T20 Series)

16 Aug – vs Bangladesh ‘A’ (Top End T20 Series)

17 Aug – vs ACT Comets (Top End T20 Series)

18 Aug – Final (Top End T20 Series)