New players likely to be trialled for T20 series against Afghanistan: Sources/Photofile
New players likely to be trialled for T20 series against Afghanistan: Sources/Photofile

Captain Babar Azam is likely to be rested for the T20 series against Afghanistan and new players may be included in the squad.

According to sources, captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan are likely to be rested in the series against Afghanistan, in which case fast bowler Shaheen Afridi is a strong candidate for captaincy.

Sources say that new players can be tested for the T20 series against Afghanistan.

According to the sources, Saeem Ayub, Haseebullah, Azam Khan and Ehsanullah are likely to be included in the team while Imad Wasim and Faheem Ashraf can also be included in the team.

3 T20 matches against Afghanistan will be played in Sharjah on March 24, 26 and 27.