The Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to commence on September 2 and wrap up on September 17. In contrast to the previous season, this edition of the Asia Cup will be conducted using the 50-over format. This adjustment allows the participating teams to effectively ready themselves for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup in October.
In the upcoming edition of the tournament, Babar Azam will assume the role of captain for Pakistan.
Sri Lanka currently holds the title of defending champions after their victory over Pakistan in the final of the previous season. With the advantage of playing on their home turf, the Pakistan team is determined to secure the championship this time, boasting a formidable lineup for the upcoming tournament.
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Asia Cup 2023 Pakistan Squad
Openers: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq
Middle order: Babar Azam (captain), Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, and Saud Shakeel (only for Afghanistan series).
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Haris
Spinners: Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Mohammad Nawaz and Usama Mir
Pace all-rounder: Faheem Ashraf
Pacers: Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi
Asia Cup 2023 Pakistan Playing 11
- Fakhar Zaman
- Abdullah Shafique
- Babar Azam (C)
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Salman Ali Agha
- Shadab Khan
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf