LAHORE: Pakistan’s U-19 cricket squad left here on Wednesday for Beijing to play friendly matches against China and Afghanistan U-19 teams.

The 12-man squad will be led by Mohammad Haris Khan while Saim Ayub will be his vice-captain, said a spokesman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Pakistan U-19 team face China on Saturday (Oct 19) and Afghanistan on (Oct 20). A combined Afghanistan and Pakistan side would play China on Oct 23.

The Pakistan squad would return home on Oct 24, added the PCB spokesman.

“The tour has been has been arranged by the Chinese government and the purpose of these matches is to strengthen the mutual communication, understanding and friendship among China, Afghanistan and Pakistan,” the official added.

Squad:

Mohammad Haris Khan (captain), Saim Ayub (vice-captain), Aamir Ali, Abbas Afridi, Fahad Munir, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Jahanzeb Sultan, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Sameer Saqib, Shiraz Khan, Zaman Khan

Player support personnel: Mohtashim Rashid (coach), Rehan Khalid (physiotherapist), Fazal Wahab (trainer).

Published in Dawn, October 17th, 2019