Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveils the squad for the Asia Cup and UAE tri-series, omitting the players Babar and Rizwan from the list.
The much-anticipated Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, with Pakistan set to participate in the tournament. The Green Shirts will face some exciting matches in the group stage and Super Four, with the potential for multiple encounters with India.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 17-member squad for the UAE tri-series and Asia Cup 2025. The squad includes a mix of seasoned players and young talents, such as Salman Ali Agha (captain), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, and Mohammad Haris, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Khushdil Shah, Hussain Talat, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Mirza, Sufyan Moqim, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf.
Pakistan's first match in the Asia Cup 2025 will be against the UAE on September 17, following the UAE tri-series, which features Pakistan, Afghanistan, and hosts UAE, and is scheduled to be played in Sharjah from August 29 to September 7. The important India vs Pakistan match will take place on September 14.
The Asia Cup 2025 format consists of two groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super 4 stage. If both Pakistan and India progress, they could face each other up to three times, with the tournament final set for September 28. The Super Four stage matches include A1 vs B2 on September 24, A2 vs B1 on September 23, and the final match of the Super Four stage between A1 and B1 on September 26.
Other key matches for Pakistan include:
- September 10: India vs UAE
- September 13: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
- September 16: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh
- September 18: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- September 19: India vs Oman (Pakistan will play against Oman on September 12, but the date and opponent for Pakistan's second group match are yet to be confirmed)
The Asia Cup 2025 will be held entirely in the T20 International format and will take place in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. However, it's important to note that the full detailed fixture list for all Pakistan matches in Asia Cup 2025 is not yet available, with only key fixtures and dates confirmed at present.
The Asia Cup 2025 promises to be an exciting tournament, with Pakistan set to face some tough competition. Fans can look forward to a series of thrilling matches as their favourite players take to the field.
Sports enthusiasts can eagerly await the Asia Cup 2025, where Pakistan's cricket team will compete, with potential news about their matches against India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, UAE, and more. Fans can follow the tournament closely for updates on these exciting encounters.
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