Pakistan’s UAE Challenge: Agha to Captain, Squad Revealed for Tri-Series & Asia Cup
Big news coming out of Lahore today for cricket fans. The national selectors have just dropped the squad for the upcoming T20I action in the UAE, and there’s a major surprise at the top.
In a move that’s got everyone talking, Salman Ali Agha has been named the captain of the 17-man squad.
The team is heading to the UAE for two back-to-back tournaments. First up is a tri-series in Sharjah against Afghanistan and the hosts, UAE, which kicks off on August 29 and wraps up on September 7.
Right after that, the action moves to Abu Dhabi and Dubai for the main event: the ACC Asia Cup, which runs from September 9 to 28. And yes, circle your calendars because Pakistan is set to face India on September 14. They’re in Group ‘A’ alongside India, Oman, and the UAE.
Here’s the full 17-player squad that will be representing Pakistan:
Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (Wicket-keeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Sufyan Moqim.
If you’re planning to watch, here are the key dates for your diary.
T20I Tri-Series Schedule (in Sharjah):
- Aug 29: Pakistan vs. Afghanistan
- Aug 30: Pakistan vs. UAE
- Sep 2: Pakistan vs. Afghanistan
- Sep 4: Pakistan vs. UAE
- Sep 7: The Final
ACC Asia Cup Schedule (Pakistan’s Key Matches):
- Sep 12: Pakistan vs. Oman (Dubai)
- Sep 14: Pakistan vs. India (Dubai)
- Sep 17: Pakistan vs. UAE (Dubai)
The Super Fours stage will run from September 20-26, with the grand final scheduled for September 28 in Dubai. It’s going to be a packed month of cricket for the boys in green.
