Category: Sports

5 Sep

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan bet on five first-timers as Babar, Rizwan sit out

Pakistan named a 17-man squad for the Asia Cup 2025 without Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, handing the captaincy to Salman Ali Agha and the gloves to Mohammad Haris. Five players are set for their first Asia Cup, led by openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan. With Shaheen Afridi and Fakhar Zaman retained, the reshaped unit leans on all-round options and a refreshed top order.