Farhan Yousaf, who also featured in last year’s U19 Asia Cup, has been appointed team captain. At just 18, Farhan has already impressed with his leadership skills, having recently captained Lahore Region Whites in the National Men’s U19 Cup, scoring 369 runs in seven matches, including one century and two half-centuries.
Usman Khan has been named vice-captain. Usman, who scored a century in the previous U19 Asia Cup, continued his stellar form in the National Men’s U19 Cup, amassing 429 runs in seven matches, including two centuries and a half-century.
The squad’s wicketkeeping duties will be handled by Hamza Zahoor, entrusted with the crucial role behind the stumps.
Before departing for Dubai, the team will undergo a training camp in Karachi, with travel dates to be confirmed soon.
Tournament Format and Schedule
This year’s 50-over U19 Asia Cup will feature eight teams. Pakistan has been placed in Group A alongside India, Qualifier 1, and Qualifier 3. Last year, Pakistan reached the semi-finals but were eliminated by Bangladesh and will aim to improve on that performance.
- December 12: Pakistan vs Qualifier 3 at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai
- December 14: Pakistan vs India at ICC Academy Ground
- December 16: Pakistan vs Qualifier 1 at ICC Academy Ground
Pakistan U19 Asia Cup 2025 Squad:
Farhan Yousaf (c), Usman Khan (vc), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hassan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas
Non-traveling reserves: Abdul Qadir, Hasnain Dar, Mohammad Hassan Khan, Ibtisam Azhar, Umar Zaib
With both Farhan and Usman in top form, Pakistan enters the tournament with a strong batting lineup and hopes of lifting the U19 Asia Cup title this year.
