Pakistan U-19 keep 10 Asia Cup players for Oman event
The former captain says age-group cricket should develop talent, not chase wins with familiar names, as PCB also names Shaheens for the Qatar Rising Stars one-day event.
Mohammad Hafeez says repeatedly picking seasoned Under-19 players for wins can dent aspiring cricketers’ hopes.
PCB named a 15-member Pakistan U-19 squad for the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup in Oman from 5 to 14 November, with Farhan Yousaf captain and 10 players retained from last year.
Fast bowler Ali Raza has featured in Pakistan age-group sides since the 2024 Under-19 World Cup and has played PSL for Peshawar Zalmi.
PCB named Pakistan Shaheens, led by Abdul Samad, for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 in Qatar from 19 to 29 November.
Shaheens face the UAE on 20 November, India A on 22 November and Nepal on 24 November in Group B of the eight-team one-day tournament.