Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025 Schedule and latest updates

The Pakistan cricket team is scheduled to tour New Zealand from March 16 to April 5, 2025, for a series comprising five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) and three One Day Internationals (ODIs). Here are the all fixtures of Pakistan VS New Zealand 2025:

Match Schedule:

Squad Announcements:

• T20I Squad: Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the captain of the T20I team, with Shadab Khan serving as vice-captain. Notably, senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are absent from the T20I squad, indicating a focus on nurturing young talent for upcoming tournaments like the T20 Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup.

• Notably, senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are not part of the T20I squad, with a focus on nurturing young talent for forthcoming tournaments like the T20 Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup.

As of now, New Zealand has not officially announced their squads for the upcoming series against Pakistan. The New Zealand Cricket Board is expected to release the squad details closer to the series commencement date.

Coaching Staff:

Aaqib Javed will continue as the interim head coach for the New Zealand tour, with Mohammad Yousuf joining as the batting coach. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is actively seeking a permanent head coach following an underwhelming performance in the recent Champions Trophy.

Recent Developments:

Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie has publicly criticized Aaqib Javed, labeling him a “clown” and accusing him of undermining previous coaching staff to assume control of the national team. This controversy has sparked discussions about the team’s internal dynamics ahead of the New Zealand tour.