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🏏 Pakistan National Cricket Team

Pakistan
Cricket Team

Men in Green  ·  Founded 1952  ·  3× ICC Champions

150
Test Wins
520
ODI Wins
145
T20 Wins
3
ICC Titles
Squads Schedule Rankings Records History FAQ
Squad updated: March 16, 2026
Pakistan cricket team 2026 Men in Green illustrated

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. Updated for the Bangladesh Test series — May 2026.

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.

08
May
Bangladesh vs Pakistan
1st Test  ·  Mirpur  ·  9:00 AM PKT
Sher-e-Bangla Stadium
Test
16
May
Bangladesh vs Pakistan
2nd Test  ·  Sylhet  ·  9:00 AM PKT
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Test
30
May
Australia vs Pakistan
1st ODI  ·  Rawalpindi  ·  4:30 PM PKT
Rawalpindi Stadium
ODI
02
June
Australia vs Pakistan
2nd ODI  ·  Lahore  ·  4:30 PM PKT
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
ODI
04
June
Australia vs Pakistan
3rd ODI  ·  Lahore  ·  4:30 PM PKT
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
ODI
Mike Hesson Pakistan Head Coach White-Ball 2025
Head Coach — White-Ball
Mike Hesson
New Zealand
Since May 2025 · Present
Sarfaraz Ahmed Pakistan Head Coach Test 2026
Head Coach — Test
Sarfaraz Ahmed
Pakistan
Effective March 2026 · Present
Ashley Noffke Pakistan Bowling Coach
Bowling Coach
Ashley Noffke
Australia
Present
Hanif Malik Pakistan Batting Coach
Batting Coach
Hanif Malik
Pakistan
Present
Mohammad Masroor Pakistan Fielding Coach
Fielding Coach
Mohammad Masroor
Pakistan
Present
Aaqib Javed Pakistan Director of High Performance
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

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

Pakistan-First Coverage

We are based in Pakistan, written by Pakistanis, for Pakistani cricket fans. Not a generic South Asia cricket aggregator.

Updated Daily

Squad changes, captain updates, selection news and match results are reflected within hours — not months. Our data is always current.

Original Stats Research

We publish Pakistan-specific stat breakdowns you won’t find elsewhere: bowling in knockout games, batting in overseas conditions, PSL-to-national pipeline data.

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Pakistan ka cricket, Pakistan ki zaban mein. We are one of the only cricket platforms offering full coverage in both English and Urdu.

Deep Topical Coverage

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

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Every article is fact-checked against PCB official announcements and ICC data. We don’t publish until we verify.

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?

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Salman Ali Agha is the T20I captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi is the ODI captain, and Shan Masood captains the Test side in 2026. The captaincy split was confirmed following the 2026 T20 World Cup, where Pakistan exited at the Super 8 stage.

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

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The Pakistan national cricket team players in 2026 include Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman 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 Khan and others.

How many ICC titles has Pakistan won?

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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 ICC World Cup 1999, ICC T20 World Cup 2007 under Misbah-ul-Haq, and ICC T20 World Cup 2022 under Babar Azam.

When is Pakistan’s next cricket match in 2026?

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Pakistan’s next match is the 1st ODI against Bangladesh on March 11, 2026 at 1:15 PM PKT at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. This is the first game of a 3-match ODI series in Bangladesh, followed by 3 T20Is. Series schedule: 1st ODI March 11, 2nd ODI March 13, 3rd ODI March 16 — in Dhaka and Chattogram.

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

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Mike Hesson is the Head Coach for White-Ball cricket and Sarfaraz Ahmed is the Head Coach for Test and Red-Ball cricket as of March 2026. The coaching setup also 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?

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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?

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As of 2026, Pakistan have played 461 Test matches, winning 150, losing 145, and drawing 166. Pakistan’s Test debut was against India in 1952. Their best Test period was the 1980s and 1990s under Imran Khan, Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram, when Pakistan were considered one of the strongest Test teams in the world.

Where does Pakistan play home cricket matches?

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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 in Rawalpindi (capacity ~15,000), and Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan (capacity ~34,000). Pakistan also played many home matches in the UAE between 2010 and 2019 due to security concerns.

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