Defending Champions Pakistan Announce U19 Asia Cup Squad

LAHORE: Defending champions Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 in Oman, with captain Farhan Yousuf set to lead the title defence and a group-stage clash against arch-rivals India scheduled for November 8.

The tournament will run from November 5 to 14, with Pakistan opening their campaign against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on November 6 before facing India on November 8 and Nepal on November 10 in Group A.

Captain Farhan Yousuf will lead the defending champions, who have been placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals India, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The squad includes wicketkeeper-batters Abdul Qadir and Hamza Zahoor, alongside batters Usman Khan, Hayam Khan, Jahangir Bilal and Huzaifa Ahsan.

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All-rounders Ahmed Hussain and Hasnain Abbas Dar strengthen the side, while Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Seyam, Ali Raza and Rizwanullah provide pace-bowling options. Left-arm wrist-spinner Mohammad Huzaifa and left-arm spinner Niqab Shafiq complete the bowling attack.

Of the 15 players selected, only Ali Raza and Huzaifa Ahsan were not part of Pakistan’s Under-19 team that defeated England 3-1 in a four-match Youth ODI series in September.

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Pakistan enter the competition seeking to retain the title they won in the previous edition in the United Arab Emirates. They defeated India by 191 runs in the final at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.

Pakistan will open their campaign against the UAE on November 6 before taking on India on November 8 and Nepal on November 10. All three group-stage matches are scheduled to begin at 10 am Pakistan Standard Time.

Group B comprises Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The semi-finals will be played on November 12, followed by the final on November 14.

Pakistan Squad

Farhan Yousuf (captain), Abdul Qadir (wicketkeeper), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor (wicketkeeper), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hayam Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Jahangir Bilal, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Seyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah and Usman Khan.

Support Staff

Shahid Anwar (head coach and team manager), Rao Iftikhar Anjum (fast-bowling coach), Zohaib Khan (spin-bowling coach), Humayun Farhat (fielding coach), Ubaid Ullah (physiotherapist), Ibrar Ahmed (trainer) and Ali Hamza (performance analyst).