Pakistan ODI Squad
Pakistan’s one day squad for the Australia home series. Shaheen Shah Afridi captains a 16-man side with Salman Ali Agha as deputy.
The PCB has named a 16-member Pakistan ODI squad for the Australia home series in May and June 2026. Shaheen Shah Afridi continues as captain with Salman Ali Agha as vice captain. Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan and Sufyan Moqim return to the side after sitting out the Bangladesh tour, while Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas and Rohail Nazir wait to make their ODI debuts. Mohammad Rizwan is not in the squad.
Pakistan ODI Squad – Full Player List
| # | Player | Role | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaheen Shah Afridi C | Fast Bowler | Left-arm Fast |
| 2 | Salman Ali Agha VC | Allrounder | Right-hand bat, Off-break |
| 3 | Babar Azam Recalled | Batter | Right-hand bat |
| 4 | Naseem Shah Recalled | Fast Bowler | Right-arm Fast |
| 5 | Shadab Khan Recalled | Allrounder | Right-hand bat, Leg-break |
| 6 | Haris Rauf | Fast Bowler | Right-arm Fast |
| 7 | Abrar Ahmed | Spinner | Leg-break Googly |
| 8 | Sufyan Moqim Recalled | Spinner | Left-arm Wrist Spin |
| 9 | Rohail Nazir ODI Debut | WK Batter | Right-hand bat |
| 10 | Muhammad Ghazi Ghori | WK Batter | Right-hand bat |
| 11 | Ahmed Daniyal ODI Debut | Fast Bowler | Right-arm Fast |
| 12 | Arafat Minhas ODI Debut | Allrounder | Right-arm Medium |
| 13 | Sahibzada Farhan | Batter | Right-hand bat |
| 14 | Abdul Samad | Allrounder | Right-hand bat |
| 15 | Maaz Sadaqat | Batter | Right-hand bat |
| 16 | Shamyl Hussain | Batter | Right-hand bat |
Source: PCB official announcement, 22 May 2026
| # | Player | Style |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babar Azam Recalled | Right-hand bat |
| 2 | Sahibzada Farhan | Right-hand bat |
| 3 | Maaz Sadaqat | Right-hand bat |
| 4 | Shamyl Hussain | Right-hand bat |
| # | Player | Style |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaheen Shah Afridi C | Left-arm Fast |
| 2 | Naseem Shah Recalled | Right-arm Fast |
| 3 | Haris Rauf | Right-arm Fast |
| 4 | Abrar Ahmed | Leg-break Googly |
| 5 | Sufyan Moqim Recalled | Left-arm Wrist Spin |
| 6 | Ahmed Daniyal ODI Debut | Right-arm Fast |
| # | Player | Style |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salman Ali Agha VC | Right-hand bat, Off-break |
| 2 | Shadab Khan Recalled | Right-hand bat, Leg-break |
| 3 | Abdul Samad | Right-hand bat |
| 4 | Arafat Minhas ODI Debut | Right-arm Medium |
| # | Player | Style |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohail Nazir ODI Debut | Right-hand bat |
| 2 | Muhammad Ghazi Ghori | Right-hand bat |
Rizwan not selected. Pakistan’s most consistent white-ball batter over recent years is out of this ODI squad. The PCB has not stated a reason. Former captain Rashid Latif has openly questioned the call. Full analysis at Pakistan vs Australia ODI 2026 squad post.
Key Players to Watch
Four cricketers who could swing the Australia series Pakistan’s way.
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Sets the tone in powerplay overs with swing and pace. His knack for picking early wickets at Rawalpindi makes him the most dangerous bowler in the series opener.
Babar Azam
Returns after missing Bangladesh with 588 PSL 2026 runs at an average of 73.50. The most reliable anchor at number three. If he fires, Pakistan win this series.
Naseem Shah
Pakistan’s fastest bowler in this squad. Rawalpindi’s surface should give him early movement. His return adds the raw pace that the Bangladesh attack clearly missed.
Shadab Khan
First ODI squad since the 2023 World Cup. Wrist spin in the middle overs plus useful runs lower down is exactly what Pakistan need in Lahore conditions.
Team Management & Coaching Staff
Pakistan’s full team management for the Australia ODI series 2026 under head coach Mike Hesson.
PAK vs AUS ODI 2026 – Series Schedule
Pakistan host Australia for three ODIs across May and June 2026. The series opens at Rawalpindi before two matches in Lahore.
Squad reports to Islamabad on May 28 after Eid holidays. Shaheen Afridi and Mitch Marsh hold a joint pre-series press conference at Rawalpindi on May 29. Full match times and broadcast details on our PAK vs AUS 2026 series page.
Pakistan ODI Team in 2026 – Current Standing
The Champions Trophy 2025 marked Pakistan’s toughest ODI patch in years. Back-to-back defeats against New Zealand and India ended their campaign early and forced selectors to rethink the squad’s shape.
A deliberate reset followed. Rizwan lost the T20I captaincy, then the ODI captaincy, and is now out of the Pakistan ODI squad for this series. Shaheen Afridi is the captain the PCB is rebuilding around heading into the 2027 World Cup cycle. The three uncapped picks (Rohail Nazir, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas) show the selectors are pairing depth with experience.
Babar Azam’s return gives the batting order the anchor it lacked in Bangladesh. His PSL 2026 form (588 runs at 73.50) shows he arrives in good touch. On home pitches, against an Australian side adjusting to subcontinental conditions, this Pakistan ODI squad has a genuine shot at winning the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shaheen Shah Afridi is the Pakistan ODI captain in 2026. He leads the side for the Australia home series starting May 30 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Salman Ali Agha is the Pakistan ODI vice captain in 2026. He also serves as Pakistan’s T20I captain and is a key allrounder in the white-ball setup.
Pakistan’s ODI squad for Australia 2026 has 16 players: Shaheen Afridi (C), Salman Ali Agha (VC), Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim, Rohail Nazir, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Sahibzada Farhan, Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat and Shamyl Hussain.
Mike Hesson is the head coach of Pakistan’s white-ball team, including the ODI side. Ashley Noffke is bowling coach, Hanif Malik is batting coach and Shane McDermott is fielding coach for the 2026 Australia series.
The PCB has not given an official reason for Rizwan’s exclusion from this Pakistan ODI squad. Former captain Rashid Latif has publicly questioned the decision, saying any wicketkeeper change should be measured against Rizwan’s standard.
The Pakistan vs Australia ODI series 2026 starts on May 30 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The 2nd ODI is on June 2 and the 3rd ODI on June 4, both at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.