Pakistan Announces Squad for Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026

In practice, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed a 15-member Pakistan Shaheens squad for the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 19 to 29.

Key points

• Pakistan Shaheens won the previous 50-over edition in Sri Lanka in 2023, defeating India A by 128 runs in the final.
• Pakistan previously won the tournament in 2019 and finished as runners-up in the 2013 and 2017 editions.
• Abdul Samad will captain the defending champions in the 50-over tournament, with Pakistan placed in Group B alongside India A, Nepal, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• Group A comprises Afghanistan A, Bangladesh A, Hong Kong China, and Sri Lanka A.
• Pakistan Shaheens will commence their campaign against the UAE on November 20 at 11 a.m.

Abdul Samad will captain the defending champions in the 50-over tournament, with Pakistan placed in Group B alongside India A, Nepal, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mohammad Amir Denies Rumors Regarding Joining Indian Premier League.

Pakistan Shaheens will commence their campaign against the UAE on November 20 at 11 a.m. PKT at the University of Doha Science and Technology before facing India A on November 22 and Nepal on November 24.

Both matches will start at 3 p.m. PKT at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium. It will additionally host the semifinals on November 26 and 27 and the final on November 29 meanwhile.

While Rohail Nazir will serve as the designated wicketkeeper, the squad includes Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Haider Ali, Shahzaib Khan, Farhan Yousuf, and Shamyl Hussain in the batting lineup alongside captain Samad.

Mohammad Hasnain will lead the pace attack. It additionally includes Ahmed Daniyal, left-arm pacer Akif Javed, and Muhammad Imran Randhawa. While Danish Aziz, Saad Masood, and Sufyan Moqim provide spin options, daniyal was Pakistan Shaheens' Super Over hero in the previous edition.

Pakistan Shaheens won the previous 50-over edition in Sri Lanka in 2023, defeating India A by 128 runs in the final. They additionally secured the title in the most recent T20 edition after overcoming Bangladesh A in a Super Over. Pakistan Legend Makes Bold Suggestion to Save Babar Azam's Career.

Meanwhile, Group A comprises Afghanistan A, Bangladesh A, Hong Kong China, and Sri Lanka A. Abdul Samad Ahmed Daniyal Akif Javed. Danish Aziz Farhan Yousuf Haider Ali. Hasan Nawaz Maaz Sadaqat Mohammad Hasnain. Muhammad Imran Randhawa Rohail Nazir Saad Masood. Shahzaib Khan Shamyl Hussain Sufyan Moqim. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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