The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that all-rounder Faheem Ashraf will lead the national team in the upcoming Hong Kong World Sixes tournament. Accompanying the team as manager will be former Test wicketkeeper-batter Saleem Yousuf.
The Pakistan squad for the tournament includes a mix of experienced players and promising talent: Faheem Ashraf (captain), Aamer Yamin, Asif Ali, Danish Aziz, Hussain Talat, Muhammad Akhlaq (wicketkeeper), and Shahab Khan.
This upcoming tournament is set to return after a seven-year hiatus and will take place from November 1 to 3 at the Kowloon Cricket Club in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong World Sixes, a fast-paced and entertaining cricket format, features eight teams competing in a condensed version of the game. Pakistan has a storied history in the tournament, having won the title four times since its inception in 1993. The team has also been runners-up on five occasions, including the last edition held in 2017. This year, Pakistan aims to add another title to its impressive record.
South Africa and England currently hold the record for the most Hong Kong Sixes titles, with five each. Other past winners include Sri Lanka, Australia, India, and the West Indies, each with one title to their name.
Burji Shroff, Chairperson of Cricket Hong Kong, China, expressed his enthusiasm for the tournament’s revival. “We are excited to bring back this iconic event that showcases our city as a truly world city and a sporting capital of East Asia to the world and our cricket credentials,” Shroff stated.