Pakistan crew led by Salman Ali Agha walks off the sector after their defeat in opposition to India within the ACC Males’s Asia T20 Cup match on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Dubai on September 14, 2025. – AFP
DUBAI: The stage is ready for one more high-octane encounter as Pakistan lock horns with arch-rivals India within the Asia Cup Tremendous 4 conflict on Sunday on the iconic Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
Head Coach Mike Hesson and captain Salman Ali Agha have devised a method to counter the Indian batting with quick bowling as an alternative of spin this time.
Pakistan, who misplaced to India by seven wickets in Group A encounter in opposition to India final Sunday, will make two adjustments from the facet that defeated the United Arab Emirates within the final group match. Younger batter Hassan Nawaz and Khushdil Shah are more likely to miss as we speak’s encounter, in response to sources.
Faheem Ashraf is anticipated to make a comeback, whereas Hussain Talat can be more likely to play his first match of the Asia Cup 2025.
The crew administration has shortlisted 12 gamers for Pakistan’s first Tremendous 4 match in opposition to India. Nevertheless, Khushdil Shah, who was included rather than Faheem Ashraf for the match in opposition to the UAE, is unlikely to make the ultimate XI.
Pakistan’s seemingly enjoying XI:
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (captain), Mohammad Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Earlier on Saturday, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met crew members through the observe session on the Dubai Sports activities Metropolis Academy spherical.
In the meantime, Andy Pycroft stays in cost as match referee for the Dubai leg, regardless of Pakistan’s demand for a full-fledged inquiry into final week’s handshake row.
