The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s U19 World Cup and a tri-nation series involving Afghanistan and hosts Zimbabwe.
The ICC World Cup will be played from January 15 to February 6, while the tri-series in Zimbabwe will serve as preparation ahead of the global tournament.
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Pakistan have made just one change to the squad currently competing in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai.
Right-arm fast bowler Umar Zaib has been added to the team, replacing left-arm spinner Mohammad Huzaifa for the forthcoming assignments.
The remainder of the squad stays unchanged.
The final of the continental event is set to be played on Sunday, December 21.
After the Asia Cup concludes, the Pakistan U19 team will travel to Zimbabwe, where they will begin their tri-series campaign against Afghanistan on December 27.
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Their second league match will be played against the host nation on December 29.
Each team in the tri-series will play at least four matches in the league stage, with the top two sides qualifying for the final, which will take place on January 6.
In the U19 World Cup, Pakistan will open their campaign against England on January 16.
They will then face Scotland on January 19, followed by their final group-stage match against Zimbabwe on January 22.
Pakistan squad for U19 World Cup and tri-series:
Farhan Yousaf (captain), Usman Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hasan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas and Umar Zaib
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Non-travelling reserves:
Abdul Qadir, Farhanullah, Hassan Khan, Ibtisam Azhar and Mohammad Huzaifa.
Support staff:
Sarfaraz Ahmed (manager/mentor), Shahid Anwar (head coach/batting coach), Rao Iftikhar (bowling coach), Mansoor Amjad (fielding coach.), Abrar Ahmed (trainer), Ubaidullah (physio), Ali Hamza (analyst)
