KARACHI – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has called several star cricketers, including those dropped from the recent T20 squad, to join a special white-ball training camp ahead of the upcoming series against Bangladesh.
According to the PCB’s official statement, the white-ball camp will begin tomorrow (Wednesday) and run until July 15 at the National Stadium in Karachi. This camp aims to prepare players for the T20 series against Bangladesh and upcoming limited-overs assignments.
Interestingly, the PCB has invited players who are not part of the T20 squad for the Bangladesh tour. This includes some of the country’s biggest cricket stars, such as former captain Babar Azam and current ODI skipper Mohammad Rizwan. Their inclusion suggests the board is still considering them for future white-ball formats.
Here are the key players called to the camp:
- Babar Azam
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Mohammad Wasim Jr.
- Naseem Shah
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
All members of the T20 squad and the additional players invited to the camp are required to report in Karachi by Tuesday. The training sessions will help the coaching staff evaluate fitness, form, and readiness of players who could be key to Pakistan’s white-ball future.
Moreover, the decision to involve top-tier players not selected for the Bangladesh series hints at a broader strategy to build a strong and balanced squad for upcoming international tournaments.