Ali Raza added to Pakistan A squad for Asia Cup - (Source: X)
In a significant development, Pakistan A have revised their squad for the upcoming ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup. The PCB has named star bowler Ali Raza in the 15-member squad, replacing Akif Javed.
For the unversed, Javed has picked up an injury and won’t be available for selection for Asia Cup, which is why in-form Ali Raza will join the Men in Green. Akif sustained a knee injury and has been advised to undergo a rehab programme.
Ali Raza Fresh Off A Fine Performance Against India
The 18-year-old has an impressive List A career. The right-arm seamer has played 21 matches, picking up 48 wickets. Raza loves playing against India because he has 12 wickets in 5 matches against the Men in Blue.
For the unversed, he was the one who got Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out during the 2025 Under19 ODI World Cup. Talking about recent performance, on Sunday, India U19 and Pakistan U19 locked horns in an Asia Cup match, where Pakistan beat India. Ali Raza was the pick of the bowlers as he took 3 wickets and registered the figures of 3/31 in his 10 overs.
Pakistan A updated squad for ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026
Abdul Samad (captain), Ahmed Daniyal, Ali Raza, Danish Aziz, Farhan Yousuf, Haider Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Imran Randhawa, Rohail Nazir (wk), Saad Masood, Shahzaib Khan, Shamyl Hussain, Sufyan Moqim
Pakistan have named a strong side for the Asia Cup, led by Abdul Samad. The squad features the likes of Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, and Sufyan Moqim, who have all played for the senior team.
Pakistan A's fixtures in ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026
* Pakistan A vs UAE, University of Doha Science and Technology, November 20
* Pakistan A vs India A, West End Park International Cricket Stadium, November 22
* Pakistan A vs Nepal, West End Park International Cricket Stadium, November 24
