Islamabad: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the defending champion squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Super Sixes tournament, scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 1.
Dynamic fast bowler Abbas Afridi has once again been appointed captain to lead the Green Shirts' title defense.
The three day tournament features 12 participating teams divided into four groups. Pakistan has been drawn in Group C alongside traditional rivals India and the UAE. Raza Kitchlew has been named team manager for the tour.
The official 7 member squad comprises:
- Abbas Afridi (Captain)
- Abdul Samad
- Ahmed Daniyal
- Muhammad Irfan Khan
- Khawaja Nafay
- Muhammad Shehzad
- Saad Masood
Pakistan is the most successful team in Hong Kong Super Sixes history, holding a record 6 tournament titles.
Under Abbas Afridi's leadership in the previous edition, Pakistan clinched the trophy after defeating India in a high-octane group stage match.
The squad is scheduled to depart for Hong Kong on October 28.
