New Zealand-Pakistan Cricket Series 2023 -Team Squads

Thrilling Showdowns: Analyzing the Team Squads for the New Zealand-Pakistan Cricket Series 2023

New Zealand-Pakistan Cricket Series 2023: For the next T20I and ODI series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the management of the national squad on Friday against New Zealand, which is scheduled to commence on April 14.

Grant Bradburn, a former New Zealand Test cricketer, will be the chief coach, with Abdul Rehman serving as his assistant. Andrew Puttick will serve as batting coach, followed by Umar Gul’s extension as bowling coach, according to a cricket board statement.

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In addition, Rehan-ul-Haq, general manager of two-time Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Islamabad United, has been named team manager.

Reportedly, the team administration has been put in contact with Mickey Arthur, a potential future team director. The former national team head coach is anticipated to be confirmed for the position following the New Zealand tour.

Bradburn and Puttick have been named for the New Zealand tour and will arrive in Lahore on April 11. The PCB will announce the Pakistan team administration for the post-New Zealand series following the conclusion of the current recruitment processes.

Pakistan cricket players for New Zealand tour 2023- Pakistan’s squad

Pakistan T20I Squad:

·        Babar Azam (captain)

·        Shadab Khan (vice-captain)

·        Faheem Ashraf

·        Fakhar Zaman

·        Haris Rauf

·        Iftikhar Ahmed

·        Ihsanullah

·        Imad Wasim

·        Mohammad Haris

·        Mohammad Nawaz

·        Mohammad Rizwan

·        Naseem Shah

·        Saim Ayub

·        Shaheen Shah Afridi

·        Shan Masood

·        Zaman Khan

Pakistan ODI Squad:

·        Babar Azam (captain)

·        Shadab Khan (vice-captain)

·        Abdullah Shafique

·        Fakhar Zaman

·        Haris Rauf

·        Haris Sohail

·        Ihsanullah

·        Imam-ul-Haq

·        Mohammad Nawaz

·        Mohammad Rizwan

·        Mohammad Wasim Jnr

·        Naseem Shah

·        Salman Ali Agha

·        Shaheen Shah Afridi

·        Shan Masood

·        Usama Mir

Reserves:

·        Abbas Afridi

·        Abrar Ahmed

·        Tayyab Tahir

Pakistan’s Player Support Personnel for their New Zealand Tour 2023:

Rehan Ul Haq (Manager)

Grant Bradburn (Head Coach)

Abdul Rehman (Assistant to Head Coach)

Andrew Puttick (Batting Coach)

Umar Gul (Bowling Coach)

Cliffe Deacon (Physiotherapist)

Drikus Saaimon (Strength and Conditioning Coach)

Talha Ijaz (Analyst)

Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (Media and Digital Manager)

Major (Retd) Azhar Arif (Security Manager)

Ammar Ahsan (Videographer)

Dr Najeeb Soomro (Team Doctor)

Malang Ali (Masseur)

Check here: Pakistan New Zealand Cricket Series Schedule 2023

Expert Analysis: Top Performers and Reserves for Pakistan’s New Zealand Tour 2023 Squad

In the T20I squad, Babar Azam is one of the most consistent batsmen in the world and has been a top performer for Pakistan in recent years. He has an impressive T20I record with an average of 49.86 and a strike rate of 129.99. Another player to watch out for is Mohammad Rizwan, who has been in excellent form with the bat in recent times. He scored back-to-back centuries against South Africa in T20Is and has an average of 47.23 in T20Is.

In the ODI squad, Babar Azam is again the standout performer, with an average of 56.83 in ODIs. Shaheen Shah Afridi has been impressive with the ball and has the ability to take wickets consistently. In his last ODI series against South Africa, he took 10 wickets in three matches. Haris Rauf is another player who can be a top performer, with his ability to bowl quick and take wickets.

Among the reserve players, Abbas Afridi has been performing well in domestic cricket and has the ability to swing the ball, which can be effective in New Zealand conditions. Tayyab Tahir is a young all-rounder who has been in good form in domestic cricket and can provide depth to the Pakistan squad.

Overall, the Pakistan team has a good mix of experienced and young players who can perform well in different conditions. However, it will be important for them to play as a team and perform consistently to be successful in the upcoming tour of New Zealand.