WEBDESK: The Pakistan Shaheens are set to tour England later this year, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed. The announcement comes as part of the board’s broader development plans for emerging talent.
While the board did not disclose specific details of the tour, such as the number of matches or the formats to be played, it said the names of shortlisted players would be shared in due course.
The announcement was made as part of the PCB’s statement regarding a broader Skills Development Camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore, which is set to begin on June 16.
“Meanwhile, camp for Pakistan Shaheens ahead of their tour to England will commence in Karachi from 10 July,” the statement read.
This overseas tour will be the Pakistan Shaheens’ first major international assignment since they competed in the Top End T20 Series in Darwin, Australia, last August. That event featured matches against notable sides, including Big Bash League franchises Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers, along with a Bangladesh High-Performance XI.
Earlier this year, the Pakistan Shaheens were active in warm-up matches arranged by the PCB as part of preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. These games saw a strong win over Afghanistan, a convincing victory against Bangladesh, and a narrow loss to South Africa.
The PCB has yet to confirm the composition of the coaching staff or itinerary for the England tour. However, sources within the board suggest that the matches may be aimed at providing international exposure to the country’s emerging talent pool.
The Shaheens, considered the second-tier national side, have increasingly been used to groom upcoming players and offer competitive opportunities outside the main national squad. The England tour is expected to be a continuation of that policy, especially in light of the Champions Trophy preparations and the long-term goals of developing bench strength.
