Pakistan announce squad for Emerging Teams Asia Cup, featuring national discards; Clash with India A on Oct 19
Pakistan has revealed its 16-member squad for the upcoming Emerging Teams Asia Cup, with Mohammad Haris leading the team. The tournament will kick off on October 18 in Oman, and Pakistan Shaheens will face off against India A on October 19, a highly anticipated encounter between the arch-rivals.
The Pakistan squad includes several experienced players who are currently out of the national selection pool, such as Haider Ali, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Imran Jnr, and Shahnawaz Dahani. The team will participate in a preparatory camp in Karachi from October 11 to 15 before heading to Oman for the tournament.
Pakistan Squad for Emerging Teams Asia Cup:
- Mohammad Haris (captain)
- Abdul Samad
- Ahmed Daniyal
- Arafat Minhas
- Haider Ali
- Haseebullah
- Mehran Mumtaz
- Mohammad Abbas Afridi
- Mohammad Imran Jnr
- Omair Bin Yousuf
- Qasim Akram
- Shahnawaz Dahani
- Sufiyan Moqim
- Yasir Khan
- Zaman Khan
Pakistan Shaheens, the defending champions, are placed in Group B along with India A, Oman, and UAE. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals on October 25, with the final scheduled for October 27.