The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Saturday the squad for the ICC U19 World Cup, which will be played from 19 January to 11 February, 2024 in South Africa.
Saad Baig will lead the 15-player Pakistan U19 squad in the event.
Ali Asfand and Mohammad Zeeshan are also part of the squad. The duo also represented Pakistan in the previous edition of U19 World Cup held in West Indies in 2022.
“I want to congratulate the 15 players who have made it into the squad for South Africa and I am confident that this well-balanced side has the capability and potential to perform well in the World Cup,” Chairman Junior Selection Committee Sohail Tanvir said.
“While picking the team, we have considered the conditions in South Africa where the pitches are conducive to pace bowling and have aimed to cover all bases."
Pakistan U19 squad
Saad Baig (captain and wicketkeeper), Ali Asfand (vice-captain), Ali Raza, Ahmad Hassan, Amir Hassan, Arfat Minhas, Azan Awais, Haroon Arshad, Khubaib Khalil, Mohammad Zeeshan, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Shamyl Hussain, Muhammad Riazullah and Ubaid Shah.
Support staff
Shoaib Mohammad (Team Manager), Mohammad Yousaf (Head Coach), Rehan Riaz (Bowling Coach), Mansoor Amjad (Fielding Coach), Muhammad Masroor (Assistant Batting Coach), Umer Rashid Dar (Assistant Coach), Hafiz Naeem Ul Rasul (Team Physio), Usman Hashmi (Team Analyst) and Imran Ullah (Strength & Conditioning Coach).
The players named in the squad will assemble for a training camp, which will be held from 28 December 2023 to 6 January 2024 in Lahore.
