Pakistan announces Asian Games 2026 cricket squad led by Sahibzada Farhan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Pakistan has announced a 15-man squad for the Asian Games 2026, with Sahibzada Farhan named as captain. Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Salman Agha are excluded from the team, which features several players yet to earn their first T20I cap. The squad will begin competing in Japan on September 24 with the tournament lasting until October 14. Key player Mohammad Wasim Jr. replaces the injured Salman Mirza. Abdul Samad, with limited T20I experience, serves as vice-captain.
- •Pakistan's Asian Games squad is announced for September 24 tournament.
- •Sahibzada Farhan leads a youthful team as captain.
- •Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi are notable absentees.
- •Salman Mirza is replaced by Mohammad Wasim Jr. due to injury.
- •The cricket event runs from September 24 to October 14 in Japan.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Pakistan squad for Asian Games 2026 announced: Full PAK team list as Sahibzada Farhan set to lead in Japan
"Sahibzada Farhan will captain a young Pakistan team at the Asian Games 2026 as Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi miss out.
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