Irfan To Lead Young Pakistan Shaheens In Asia Cup Rising Stars

2025-11-07 05:11:37

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
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Karachi- Pakistan's white-ball discard Muhammad Irfan Khan was on Friday named captain as the national selectors announced a young squad for the men's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament to be held in Doha later this month.

The squad only includes three players who have represented the senior team in a few games, including Irfan, spinner Sufiyan Muqeem and fast bowler Ahmed Daniyal.

The remaining players have impressed in under-19, Shaheens or domestic circuits, and in the Pakistan Super League.

Pakistan and India will face off once again with eight teams competing in the tournament from November 14 to 23.

Pakistan Shaheens are placed in Group 'B' alongside Oman, India 'A' and UAE, while Afghanistan 'A', Bangladesh 'A', Hong Kong and Sri Lanka 'A' are placed in Group 'A'.

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