Suryaa Sports Desk: The Pakistan Cricket Board has officially announced the Pakistan Shaheens squad for the upcoming ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament, which will be held in Qatar. Middle-order batter Abdul Samad has been appointed as the captain of the defending champion team.
The 15-member squad includes batters Maaz Sadaqat, Haider Ali, Hassan Nawaz, and Shahzaib Khan, with Rohail Nazir serving as the wicketkeeper. The bowling attack features pacers Mohammad Hasnain, Akif Javed, and Ahmed Daniyal, while spin duties will be handled by Sufiyan Muqeem alongside all-rounders Danish Aziz and Saad Masood.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from November 19 to 29. Pakistan Shaheens are set to face the United Arab Emirates on November 20, followed by a match against India A on November 22. The group stage will conclude with a match against Nepal on November 24. The players are currently preparing for these matches in Doha.