The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the Pakistan Shaheens squad for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 19 to 29.
Abdul Samad has been named captain of the 15-member squad, which includes Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Haider Ali, Shahzaib Khan and Farhan Yousaf.
Rohail Nazir will serve as the wicketkeeper, while Danish Aziz, Saad Masood and Sufiyan Muqeem have been selected as spinners.
The pace attack features Mohammad Hasnain, Imran Randhawa, Akif Javed and Ahmed Daniyal.
Pakistan Shaheens’ Group and Match Schedule
The 2026 edition of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars will be played in the 50-over format. Pakistan Shaheens have been placed in Group B of the eight-team tournament.
Pakistan Shaheens will begin their campaign against the United Arab Emirates on November 20. They will then face India A on November 22 and Nepal on November 24.
According to the schedule provided, all Pakistan Shaheens matches except their opening fixture will be played as day-night matches.
Pakistan Shaheens are the defending champions in both the one-day and T20 formats of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars.