- PCB to provide match reports from the series
- Media release on squad announcement is available here
Kent, 21 July 2025: Pakistan Shaheens led by Saud Shakeel are set to take on the Professional County Club Select XI in the first of three One-Day matches scheduled on Tuesday at the Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham. The second one-day match will also be played at the same venue on Friday, 25 July, while the third one-day match of the series will take place on Sunday, 27 July at the 1st Central County Ground in Hove.
The one-day series will be followed by two three-day matches. The first match will be held from 29 to 31 July at the 1st Central County Ground in Hove against Professional County Club Select XI. The second three-day game is scheduled against the South Asian Cricket Academy & MCC Young Cricketers XI at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in Canterbury from 3 to 5 August.
Pakistan Shaheens held a couple of training sessions at the Tonbridge School Ground in Kent after arriving in England on 17 July.
Talking to PCB Digital ahead of the opening game on the tour, Saud Shakeel said:
“We are gradually getting used to the conditions. The time we have had for preparation so far has been quite productive. Although the weather did interrupt us with a bit of rain, but we utilised whatever time and facilities we had to the best of our ability.
“Getting used to English conditions always takes some time, but if you look at white-ball cricket in England, the pitches are generally good for batting and high-scoring matches are common. We have been practicing accordingly after taking all of this into account.
“Our opposition on the tour consist of players who are under consideration for England selection. Our situation is quite similar, we also have some exciting young talent in our squad. I believe it will be a competitive series for everyone to watch.
“The players have the opportunity to perform here and impress the selectors to get into the national side. Whenever you are part of such tours, a strong performance gives you a different kind of confidence. These tours are a good sign and these should continue in future as well.”
Squad:
Saud Shakeel (captain), Ali Zaryab, Azan Awais, Faisal Akram, Haider Ali, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Suleman, Mubasir Khan, Musa Khan, Mushtaq Ahmed, Omair Bin Yousuf, Rohail Nazir (wicket-keeper), Sajid Khan, Shahid Aziz, Shamyl Hussain and Ubaid Shah
Player support personnel:
Imran Farhat (head coach), Rehan Riaz (bowling coach), Mohtashim Rasheed (fielding coach), Usman Hashmi (analyst) and Ali Sufyan (physio)
Pakistan Shaheens One-Day series fixtures:
22 July – v Professional County Club Select XI, The Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham (11am local time)
25 July – v Professional County Club Select XI, The Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham (11am local time)
27 July – v Professional County Club Select XI, The 1st Central County Ground, Hove (11am local time)
