The Pakistan cricket team has departed for Hong Kong via Bangkok to participate in the Hong Kong Sixes Tournament.
Led by captain Faheem Ashraf, the team went on their journey last night, and the squad includes players Asif Ali, Aamir Yamin, Danish Aziz, Hussain Talat, Shahab Khan, and Mohammad Ikhlaq.
The Hong Kong Sixes Tournament is set to take place from November 1 to November 3, featuring 12 teams divided into four groups. Pakistan is placed in Pool C alongside India and the UAE. Pakistan’s first match will be against the UAE on November 1, followed by a face-off with India the same day.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, scheduled for November 2, while the semifinals and final will be held on November 3.
Meanwhile, members of the Pakistan ODI squad arrived in Melbourne yesterday for their upcoming series against Australia, with the remaining players scheduled to depart today, according to a statement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with newly appointed white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha, extending his best wishes and emphasizing the honor of leading the national team.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced squads for their upcoming Australia and Zimbabwe tours, with key players returning and emerging domestic stars making the cut.
Pakistan’s white-ball cricket squads will play three ODIs and three T20Is each on their November-December tours.
The team will face Australia from November 4 to 18, then head to Zimbabwe for matches from November 24 to December 5.
These tours are seen as pivotal preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy, with selectors balancing experienced players and new talent in their strategy.
