Pakistan has announced its Under-19 squad for the Asia Cup 2025, set to be held in Dubai later this month. The eight-team, 50-over tournament will feature Group A and Group B matches, with Pakistan placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals India, Qualifier 1, and Qualifier 3. Group B will see Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Qualifier 2 compete.
The Asia Cup 2025 serves as a crucial build-up to the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia early next year. Pakistan will open their campaign on December 12 against Qualifier 3 at The Sevens Stadium. The highly anticipated clash against India is scheduled for December 14 at the ICC Academy Ground, followed by a group match against Qualifier 1 on December 16 at the same venue. Semi-finals will be played on December 19, with the final set for December 21.
Farhan Yousaf, an 18-year-old who impressed in last year’s edition, has been named captain. Farhan led Lahore Region Whites in the National Men’s Under-19 Cup, scoring 369 runs in seven matches, including a century and two half-centuries. Usman Khan, appointed vice-captain, had a prolific season scoring 429 runs for FATA, highlighted by two centuries and a fifty.
The squad will assemble in Karachi for a preparatory camp before traveling to Dubai. Pakistan aims to improve on their previous Asia Cup performance, where they were knocked out at the semi-final stage by Bangladesh. Under Farhan’s leadership, the team hopes for a stronger run.
Pakistan U19 Squad: Farhan Yousaf (captain), Usman Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hassan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas.
Non-travel reserves include Abdul Qadir, Hasnain Dar, Mohammad Hassan Khan, Ibtisam Azhar, and Umar Zaib. Support staff features Sarfaraz Ahmed (manager/mentor), Shahid Anwar (head/batting coach), Rao Iftikhar (bowling coach), Mansoor Amjad (fielding coach), Abrar Ahmed (trainer), Ubaidullah (physio), and Ali Hamza (analyst).
The Asia Cup 2025 is expected to provide a competitive platform for emerging talents and set the stage for the Under-19 World Cup next year.
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