Bangladesh to face Pakistan Shaheens in their lone CT warm-Up match
Bangladesh team during training in Bangladesh, Cricfrenzy
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced three separate Shaheens squads for warm-up matches against Bangladesh, South Africa, and Afghanistan.
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These matches, scheduled between February 14-17, will serve as key practice opportunities for teams ahead of the main tournament, which runs from February 19 to March 9.
Pakistan Shaheens will be led by different captains in each match. Mohammad Haris has been named captain for the clash against Bangladesh, while Shadab Khan will lead the team against Afghanistan on February 14 in Lahore, and Mohammad Hurraira will captain the side against South Africa in Karachi on February 17.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan will play two warm-up matches—one against Pakistan Shaheens on February 14 and another against New Zealand on February 16 in Karachi.
Bangladesh is set to depart tonight for the UAE as they embark on their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 journey. The Tigers will kick off their campaign with a high-voltage clash against India on February 20.
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Schedule of matches:
14 February – Pakistan Shaheens v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
16 February – New Zealand v Afghanistan, National Stadium, Karachi
17 February – Pakistan Shaheens v South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi
17 February – Pakistan Shaheens v Bangladesh, ICC Cricket Academy, Dubai
