LAHORE / QATAR: Muhammad Irfan Khan has been named captain of the Pakistan Shaheens for the Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 14 to 23. The eight-team T20 tournament features emerging players from across Asia.
Pakistan Shaheens are placed in Group ‘B’ alongside Oman, India ‘A’, and the UAE, while Group ‘A’ includes Afghanistan ‘A’, Bangladesh ‘A’, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka ‘A’. Pakistan will open their campaign against Oman on November 14, face India ‘A’ on November 16, and conclude the group stage against the UAE on November 18.
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According to the tournament format, the top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals on November 21, with the final set for November 23. All matches will be played at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha.
Prior to departure on November 12, the Pakistan Shaheens will hold a training camp at the Hanif Muhammad High Performance Centre in Karachi from November 8 to 11. The 15-member squad includes Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Faiq, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Mohammad Naeem, Mohammad Salman, Mohammad Shahzad, Mubasir Khan, Saad Masood, Shahid Aziz, Sufiyan Moqim, Ubaid Shah, and Yasir Khan.
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The team aims to showcase emerging talent and compete strongly against their Asian counterparts, highlighting Pakistan’s commitment to nurturing future cricketing stars.