Abbas Afridi to captain Pakistan in return of iconic Hong Kong Sixes tournament

Pakistan will compete in the 12-team tournament from November 7–9, with Afridi leading a youthful squad aiming for a strong showing in Hong Kong

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Abbas Afridi will captain Pakistan in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament, scheduled to take place at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong. The 12-team tournament will be played from 7 to 9 November, with Pakistan team set to travel on 5 November.

As per the tournament format, the 12 teams have been divided into four groups of three. Pakistan are placed in Pool C and will play their group matches on Friday, 7 November.

Pakistan squad:

Abbas Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Shahzad, Saad Masood and Shahid Aziz

Non-traveling reserves:

Danish Aziz and Mohammad Faiq