PCB announces Shaheen squad for Asian Games

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially named the Pakistan Shaheens squad for the upcoming cricket event at the Asian Games.

The cricket matches in the Asian Games are scheduled to take place from September 28th to October 7th in the city of Hangzhou, China. The tournament will adopt a T20 format.

Qasim Akram has been appointed as the captain of the national squad for this event.

The team comprises prominent players including Aamir Jamal, Arshad Iqbal, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, and Khushdil Shah.

The squad also includes Mohammed Hasnain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Qadir, Athar Mehmood, Aamer Yamin, Rohail Nazir, Sufyan Mehmood, Asif Ali, and Mirza Tahir Baig.

According to the rules and regulations of the Asian Games, Pakistan Shaheens will commence their campaign from the quarter-finals.

The quarter-finals are scheduled for October 3rd and 4th. The semi-finals of the event will be held on October 6th, followed by the final match on October 7th.

🚨 Qasim Akram to lead Pakistan Shaheens in the 19th Asian Games, set to take place in Hangzhou, China 🏏

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