The Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team 2025 is one of the most exciting sides in world cricket. Famous for its fast bowlers, stylish batsmen, and passionate fans, Pakistan continues to compete strongly in Test, ODI, and T20 formats. In 2025, the team has new leadership in each format, with a balanced squad of experienced stars and young talents.
Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team Overview
- Team Name: Pakistan National Men’s Cricket Team
- Team Nickname: Shaheens, Men in Green
- Governing Body: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
- ICC Member Since: 1952 (Full Member)
- Home Ground: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Head Coach (2025): Mike Hesson
- Team Manager: Wahab Riaz
- Current Year: 2025
Pakistan Team Captains (2025)
| Format | Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Shan Masood | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| ODI | Shaheen Shah Afridi | Shadab Khan |
| T20I | Salman Ali Agha | Babar Azam |
Format-by-format picture
Test cricket
- Captain: Shan Masood.
- Core strengths: Middle-order stability (Saud), seam spearhead (Shaheen), leg-spin option (Abrar).
- Approach: Patient batting, reverse swing in subcontinent, sessions-based planning.
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ODI cricket
- Captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Core strengths: Top-order control (Saim, Fakhar), finishing skills, pace options (Shaheen, Rauf).
- Approach: Consolidation in the first 20 overs, acceleration with allrounders, strong fielding phases.
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T20I cricket
- Captain: Salman Ali Agha.
- Core strengths: Powerplay hitting (Saim Ayub), wrist-spin control (Abrar), death bowling (Rauf).
- Approach: Matchups-based bowling, batting depth, intent in Powerplay.
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ICC Rankings – Pakistan Team
As of 2025, Pakistan is among the Top 10 ICC teams in all formats:
- Test Ranking: 6th
- ODI Ranking: 5th
- T20 Ranking: 4th
These rankings reflect Pakistan’s consistent performances in recent ICC tournaments.
Strengths of Pakistan Team
- Fast Bowling Attack: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah.
- Solid Batting Line-up: Babar Azam, Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq.
- Allrounders: Shadab Khan, Salman Ali Agha.
- Young Talents: Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed.
Pakistan Men’s Team Players List 2025
Below is the list of main squad players across all formats.
| Player Name | Age | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) | Role | Bat/Bowl | Estimated Salary (2025 Annual) | ICC Ranking (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam (C) | 31 | 180 | 67 | Batter | Right-hand Bat | $750,000 | ODI #2, Test #5, T20I #4 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 25 | 198 | 82 | Bowler | Left-arm Fast | $500,000 | ODI #6, Test #3, T20I #5 |
| Shadab Khan | 27 | 178 | 70 | All-rounder | Right-hand / Leg-spin | $350,000 | ODI #14 (All-Rounder) |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 33 | 173 | 68 | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Right-hand Bat | $400,000 | T20I #3, ODI #5 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 35 | 180 | 75 | Batter | Left-hand Bat | $380,000 | ODI #6 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 29 | 175 | 72 | Batter | Left-hand Bat | $300,000 | ODI #10 |
| Naseem Shah | 22 | 180 | 70 | Bowler | Right-arm Fast | $250,000 | ODI #12, Test #10 |
| Agha Salman | 31 | 176 | 73 | All-rounder | Right-hand / Off-break | $200,000 | – |
| Saud Shakeel | 29 | 170 | 65 | Batter | Left-hand Bat | $220,000 | Test #18 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 26 | 178 | 68 | Bowler | Leg-break Googly | $180,000 | Test #19 |
| Haris Rauf | 31 | 181 | 74 | Bowler | Right-arm Fast | $280,000 | T20I #9 |
| Mohammad Haris | 25 | 173 | 69 | Batter/WK | Right-hand Bat | $150,000 | – |
| Saim Ayub | 23 | 177 | 65 | Batter | Left-hand Bat | $200,000 | T20I #15 |
| Usama Mir | 29 | 182 | 72 | All-rounder | Right-hand / Leg-spin | $180,000 | – |
Conclusion
The Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team in 2025 is a perfect mix of youth, skill, and leadership. Led by Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi, the team continues to challenge every opponent in all cricket formats. With rising stars and reliable veterans, Pakistan’s future in world cricket looks bright and promising.
