Pakistan Shaheens Set to Begin Series Against Sri Lanka ‘A’ Tomorrow
- Pakistan Shaheens vs Sri Lanka ‘A’ Series.
- The series begins with two four-day games at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
- Mohammad Huraira will lead Pakistan Shaheens for the first time.
Rawalpindi: The much-anticipated series between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka ‘A’ kicks off tomorrow with the first of two four-day games at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The second four-day match will be held from 18 to 21 November, followed by a three-match 50-over series from 25 to 29 November at the same venue.
The four-day matches will begin at 9:30 AM, with the toss scheduled for 9:00 AM. Mohammad Huraira will lead Pakistan Shaheens for the first time, while Sri Lanka ‘A’ will be captained by Pasindu Sooriyabandara in the four-day games and Nuwanidu Fernando during the 50-over series.
Among the 14-member squad for Pakistan Shaheens, five players – Haider Ali, Hussain Talat, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim Jr., and Rohail Nazir – have international experience, while four others – Ali Zaryab, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rameez Jr., and Saad Khan – featured in the four-day series against Bangladesh ‘A’ earlier this year.
Huraira expressed his excitement about leading the team, stating, “It is an honor to lead Pakistan Shaheens. Our squad has been training well and is ready to perform. This series is a great opportunity for players to showcase their skills and get noticed by selectors for future international appearances.”
Sri Lanka ‘A’ captain, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, praised Pakistan’s hospitality and spoke about his team’s preparations. “We have a solid batting line-up and a strong bowling attack. We aim to take it one game at a time and perform well throughout the series.”
Pakistan Shaheens Four-Day Squad:
Mohammad Huraira (captain) (Sialkot), Abdul Faseeh (Rawalpindi), Ahmed Safi Abdullah (Faisalabad), Ali Zaryab (Lahore), Haider Ali (Rawalpindi), Hussain Talat (Lahore), Kashif Ali (Rawalpindi), Khurram Shahzad (Faisalabad), Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (Karachi), Mohammad Rameez Jnr (Lahore), Mohammad Wasim Jnr (FATA), Rohail Nazir (Islamabad), Saad Khan (Hyderabad) and Sameen Gul (FATA)
Sri Lanka ‘A’ Four-Day Squad:
Pasindu Sooriyabandara (captain), Ahan Wickramasinghe, Ashian Daniel, Chamika Gunasekara, Dinura Kalupahana, Isitha Wijesundara, Nipun Dhananjaya, Nisala Tharaka, Oshada Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake, Pulindu Perera, Sonal Dinusha, Vishad Randika, Vishwa Fernando and Wanuja Sahan
Schedule:
11-14 November: 1st four-day match (Umpires: Asif Yaqoob, Zulfiqar Jan; Third umpire: Imran Jawed; Match referee: Iqbal Sheikh)
18-21 November: 2nd four-day match (Umpires: Rashid Riaz, Imran Jawed; Third umpire: Zulfiqar Jan; Match referee: Iqbal Sheikh)
The series offers a significant opportunity for players from both sides to showcase their talents ahead of future international call-ups.
