LAHORE-Mohammad Haris-led Pakistan Shaheens will depart within the wee hours of Tuesday (right now) from Lahore for Sri Lanka through Dubai to function within the eight-team ACC Males’s Rising Groups Asia Cup. The 50-over event can be performed from July 13 to 23 in Colombo.
Shaheens are slotted in Group B with India A, Nepal and UAE A. Shaheens will open their marketing campaign on July 14 with the match towards Nepal, after which they play UAE A and India A on July 17 and 19, respectively. Prime two groups from every group will qualify for the semifinals, which can be performed on July 21. The ultimate of the event can be held on July 23.
Earlier than the crew’s departure, the 15-member squad together with 4 non-traveling reserves gamers took half within the six-day camp, which was held right here on the Nationwide Cricket Academy. The gamers beneath the supervision of teaching workers led by head coach Mohammad Masroor labored on totally different facets associated to 50-over cricket together with internet periods.
Other than 22-year-old Haris (5 ODIs and 9 T20Is), defending champions Shaheens can have the providers of seven cricketers which have represented the Pakistan males’s crew earlier than. The worldwide gamers within the squad are Arshad Iqbal (1 T20I), Kamran Ghulam (1 ODI), M Wasim Jnr (2 Exams, 14 ODIs, 27 T20Is), Sahibzada Farhan (three T20Is), Saim Ayub (eight T20Is), Shahnawaz Dahani (2 ODIs, 11 T20Is) and Tayyab Tahir (three T20Is).
Captain Mohammad Haris mentioned: “We’re prepared for the ACC Rising Groups Asia Cup. We gained’t let the stress of being defending champions have an effect on us. As an alternative, we’ll hold issues easy, stay composed, and try for constant performances.
“The gamers have proven nice dedication and dedication in the course of the camp, and we’ve got ready ourselves in accordance with the situations in Sri Lanka. Having been to Sri Lanka earlier than, we’re conversant in the challenges we might face. “Our crew’s mixture is great, with a gifted group of all-round gamers. Every member brings one thing distinctive to the desk, and I’ve full confidence of their skills.
“This event serves as an important alternative for everybody to showcase their expertise and stake their declare for a spot within the nationwide crew. With a substantial amount of white-ball matches scheduled for the boys’s crew sooner or later, there are many possibilities for gamers to make a mark and safe their place.”
Head Coach Mohammad Masroor mentioned: “The gamers have skilled actually laborious and responded nicely within the coaching periods right here on the Nationwide Cricket Academy. They’ve proven dedication and dedication, which is commendable. This is a wonderful platform for these younger cricketers to show their skills and aptitude.
“It’s really outstanding to see that a lot of the gamers within the squad have shared experiences taking part in collectively on the age-group degree. This familiarity and camaraderie amongst them are worthwhile property for our crew. I’ve excessive hopes that this unity will translate into good outcomes for the crew. Collectively, they will obtain nice issues and go away an enduring impression on this event.”
SQUAD
M Haris (capt, wk), Omair Bin Yousuf (vc), Amad Butt, Arshad Iqbal, Haseebullah, Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mubasir Khan, M Wasim Jnr, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Muqeem and Tayyab Tahir. Non-traveling reserves: Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, M Abbas Afridi, M Junaid and Rohail Nazir.