The three-match ODI series will take place at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago on August 8, 10, and 12. Before that, the two sides will contest a T20I series on July 31, August 2, and 3 in Lauderhill, Florida.
The tour marks a significant moment in Pakistan's white-ball transition under new head coach Mike Hesson and recently appointed T20I captain Salman Ali Agha. With the T20 World Cup just six months away, the emphasis on the shortest format is clear - though the ODIs, featuring a near full-strength squad, will serve as an important barometer for Pakistan's bench strength and tactical depth.
Hasan Nawaz's selection in the ODI squad follows a brief but attention-grabbing start to his international career. The 22-year-old made headlines after scoring the fastest T20I century by a Pakistani - immediately after consecutive ducks in his first two appearances against New Zealand. His mercurial form has continued, highlighted by solid performances against Bangladesh but also punctuated by further low scores.
Nevertheless, selectors appear committed to backing his explosiveness, now offering him an opportunity to prove himself in the longer white-ball format.
Afridi's return is a major boost for both squads. After a standout season in the Pakistan Super League, where he led Lahore Qalandars to a third title, Afridi is back to lead the pace attack. He joins fellow speedster Naseem Shah in the ODI lineup, while also reclaiming his place in the T20I squad-Pakistan's preferred format in the lead-up to the World Cup.
The ODI squad also sees the return of Mohammad Rizwan, who will captain the side, as well as Babar Azam and other senior players. With Pakistan's ODI calendar having taken a backseat recently - illustrated by the scrapping of the ODI leg against Bangladesh earlier this year - this series offers a rare opportunity to assess combinations in the 50-over game.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clearly pivoted its focus toward T20Is in recent months, in line with global trends and the approaching World Cup. Reports suggested an internal push to replace the ODI series against West Indies with additional T20Is, though the plan didn't materialize.
Still, the move to include core T20 players such as Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz, and Mohammad Haris across both squads reflects a strategic alignment between the formats.
With Hesson taking charge of the ODI team for the first time and key players returning, the tour offers a glimpse into Pakistan's evolving white-ball identity - and a chance for new names like Nawaz and Sufyan Moqim to stake their claim.
Pakistan T20I Squad
Salman Ali Agha (capt), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim
Pakistan ODI Squad
Mohammad Rizwan (capt), Salman Ali Agha, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim
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