Pakistan has revealed a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, signalling a new approach in team selection. The same squad will also feature in a T20 tri-series in the UAE before the tournament.
In a major change, senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been left out. Salman Ali Agha has been named captain and will lead a squad filled with fresh faces and aggressive batting options.
Here is the full Pakistan squad for the Asia Cup:
- Salman Ali Agha (captain)
- Abrar Ahmed
- Faheem Ashraf
- Fakhar Zaman
- Haris Rauf
- Hasan Ali
- Hasan Nawaz
- Hussain Talat
- Khushdil Shah
- Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper)
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Waseem Jr.
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Mirza
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Sufyan Moqim
The coaching staff explained that the decision to rest senior players was made to allow them time to work on specific areas of their game. At the same time, selectors wanted to provide opportunities for young talents like Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, and Fakhar Zaman.
The Asia Cup 2025 will take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28. Pakistan has been placed in Group A with India, Oman, and the UAE. The team will open its campaign against Oman on September 12.
This revamped Pakistan lineup reflects a strategy built on power-hitting, fresh energy, and renewed focus as the team prepares for both the Asia Cup and the next T20 World Cup.
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