Pakistan names a 15-man squad for the 50-over Rising Stars Asia Cup, with Abdul Samad set to captain. The tournament is scheduled to begin on November 19 in Qatar, and Pakistan’s team is described as a blend of players with domestic experience and younger prospects.
Multiple outlets list Hasan Nawaz among the notable inclusions, alongside other emerging names such as Maaz Sadaqat and Maaz-related selections highlighted as part of Pakistan’s batting options. ESPN Cricinfo also notes that the squad includes players with international exposure, with Mohammad Hasnain and Maaz Sadaqat cited among those.
Free Press Journal adds specific detail on additional squad members, including wicketkeeper-batter Rohail Nazir, and frames the competition as a significant platform ahead of a possible matchup with India A. While the core announcement—Samad as captain and key players named—matches across reports, outlets vary in how they describe the squad’s composition and the tournament context.
