The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a 15-member squad for the U19 Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday. Farhan Yousuf will captain the team, with Usman Khan as vice-captain. The tournament will be held in Dubai from December 12 to 21, with Pakistan placed in Group A alongside India, Qualifier 1, and Qualifier 3.
The squad includes promising youngsters Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hassan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor, Huzaifa Ahsan, Moman Qamar, Muhammad Huzaifa, Muhammad Sayyam, Muhammad Shayan, Niqab Shafiq, and Sameer Minhas. Former national captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will serve as the team manager, overseeing preparations and strategy.
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Pakistan will start its training camp in Karachi on Tuesday to prepare for the continental event. Coaches and management will focus on match strategies and team combinations, aiming for a strong performance in the tournament. The camp is particularly crucial ahead of the highly anticipated clash against India.
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Pakistan’s first match will be against Qualifier 3 at the Sevens Stadium on December 12. The team will face India at the ICC Academy on December 14, followed by a match against Qualifier 1 on December 16. The semi-final is scheduled for December 19, with the final set for December 21.
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The U19 Asia Cup offers young Pakistani cricketers a chance to gain international experience and showcase their talent. PCB officials expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to compete strongly, especially in high-pressure games against arch-rivals India.