Haris named Pakistan Shaheens skipper for ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Oman

MUSCAT- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given the responsibility to lead Pakistan Shaheens in the forthcoming ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Oman to experienced Mohammad Haris.

According to a PCB release, Haris, who has featured in nine T20Is and six ODIs for Pakistan, will lead Shaheens in the tournament, commencing at Oman Cricket Academy ground in Al Amerat from October 18.

The team is expected to arrive in Muscat on October 16. Prior to their travel, the squad will undergo a camp at the Hanif Mohammad High-Performance Centre in Karachi from October 11-15.

Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Yasir Khan and Zaman Khan will represent Pakistan Shaheens for the first time.

Eight teams will participate in the event with four teams divided into two groups. Group A consists of Afghanistan ‘A’, Bangladesh ‘A’, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka ‘A’, while defending champions Pakistan Shaheens are slotted in Group B alongside India ‘A’, Oman and UAE.

Haris-led Shaheens will take on last year’s finalists India ‘A’ in their opening match on October 19. They next play hosts Oman on October 21, followed by their final group match will be against the UAE on October 23.

The top two sides from each group will qualify for the semi-finals scheduled to take place on October 25. The final will take place on Sunday, October 27.

Usman Wahla, PCB Director (International) said: “Pakistan Shaheens are excited to showcase PCB’s emerging talent at the ACC Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup.

“We commend the Asian Cricket Council for their continuous efforts to foster player development across member nations. Initiatives like the Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup are vital for creating opportunities for young talents to grow and excel.”

Shaheens squad: Mohammad Haris (captain), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Haseebullah, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohmmad Imran Jnr, Omair Bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Moqim, Yasir Khan and Zaman Khan.

Team management: Umar Rasheed (head coach-cum-manager), Imran Farhat (batting coach), Riffatullah Mohmand (fielding coach), Usman Hashmi (analyst) and Syed Mohammad Asad (physiotherapist).