LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed a 15-member squad for the upcoming U19 tri-series in Zimbabwe and the ICC U19 World Cup, with Farhan Yousaf continuing as captain.
The tri-series, featuring Afghanistan, Pakistan, and hosts Zimbabwe, will run from 25 December to 6 January, serving as vital preparation for the World Cup scheduled in Namibia and Zimbabwe from 15 January to 6 February 2026. Both tournaments will be played in the 50-over format.
Pakistan U19 are currently competing in the ACC U19 Asia Cup in Dubai, where they are set to face Bangladesh in the semi-final on Friday, 19 December, with the final scheduled for Sunday, 21 December.
The squad remains largely unchanged from the Asia Cup, with the only adjustment being the inclusion of right-arm fast bowler Umar Zaib, who replaces left-arm spinner Mohammad Huzaifa. This change reflects the team management’s focus on strengthening the pace attack ahead of the tri-series and World Cup. Pakistan will play a minimum of four matches in the tri-series, with the top two teams advancing to the final on 6 January. The tournament is expected to provide crucial match practice and exposure for the young squad before the global event.
15-member squad: Farhan Yousaf (captain), Usman Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hasan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas and Umar Zaib
Non-traveling reserves: Abdul Qadir, Farhanullah, Hassan Khan, Ibtisam Azhar and Mohammad Huzaifa Support staff: Sarfaraz Ahmed (manager/mentor), Shahid Anwar (head coach/batting coach), Rao Iftikhar (bowling coach), Mansoor Amjad (fielding coach.), Abrar Ahmed (trainer), Ubaidullah (physio), Ali Hamza (analyst)
Tri-series fixtures:
25 December - Zimbabwe v Afghanistan, Harare Sports Club 27 December - Afghanistan v Pakistan, Harare Sports Club
29 December - Zimbabwe v Pakistan, Prince Edward
31 December - Zimbabwe v Afghanistan, Sunrise Sports Club
2 January - Pakistan v Afghanistan, Sunrise Sports Club
4 January - Zimbabwe v Pakistan, Old Hararians Sports Club
6 January - Final, Old Hararians Sports Club
ICC U19 World Cup Pakistan fixtures:
16 January – Pakistan v England, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
19 January – Pakistan v Scotland, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare 22 January – Zimbabwe v Pakistan, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
24 January to 1 February – Super 6 matches
3 February – First semi-final, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
4 February – Second semi-final, Harare Sports Club, Harare
6 February – Final, Harare Sports Club, Harare
