# Pakistan Shaheens squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026: Abdul Samad captain, Maaz Sadaqat and Hasan Nawaz in

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Published: 3 Nov 2026
Updated: 3 Nov 2026
Retrieved: 4 Nov 2026

> The PCB has named a 15-man squad for the 50-over tournament in Qatar, where Pakistan Shaheens meet India A on 22 November.

The PCB has named **Abdul Samad as captain of Pakistan Shaheens** for the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, a 50-over tournament in **Qatar from 19 to 29 November**. Batters Maaz Sadaqat and Hasan Nawaz are the headline names in a 15-man squad, [Dawn reported](https://www.dawn.com/news/2041810/maaz-sadaqat-hasan-nawaz-named-in-pakistan-shaheens-squad-for-rising-stars-asia-cup).

## Pakistan Shaheens squad

- **Captain:** Abdul Samad
- **Batters:** Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz, Haider Ali, Shahzaib Khan, Farhan Yousuf, Shamyl Hussain
- **Wicketkeeper:** Rohail Nazir
- **Spin:** Danish Aziz (left-arm all-rounder), Saad Masood (leg-spinner), Sufyan Moqim
- **Pace:** Mohammad Hasnain, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Muhammad Imran Randhawa

The squad mixes players who have already appeared for Pakistan, such as Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Sufyan Moqim and Hasan Nawaz, with younger domestic performers pushing for a senior call.

## Pakistan's fixtures and groups

Pakistan Shaheens are in **Group B with India A, Nepal and the UAE**. Group A has Afghanistan A, Bangladesh A, Hong Kong China and Sri Lanka A.

| Date | Match | Type | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 November | Pakistan Shaheens vs UAE | Day | University of Doha for Science and Technology ground |
| 22 November | Pakistan Shaheens vs India A | Day-night | West End Park, Doha |
| 24 November | Pakistan Shaheens vs Nepal | Day-night | West End Park, Doha |

The tournament opens on 19 November. The semi-finals are on 26 and 27 November and the final on 29 November. Qatar is two hours behind Pakistan, so a match starting at 2pm in Doha begins at 4pm PKT.

## Why it matters

The Rising Stars event is the main way the PCB tests fringe players in 50-over cricket against other Asian A sides, and the India A match on 22 November will draw the biggest audience of the group stage.

For the senior side's schedule, see the [Asia Cup page](/news/cricket/asia-cup-schedule-results-pakistan).

## Frequently asked questions

**Who is the captain of Pakistan Shaheens for the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026?**

Abdul Samad.

**When do Pakistan Shaheens play India A?**

On 22 November 2026, a day-night match at West End Park in Doha.

## Sources

- Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz named in Pakistan Shaheens squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup (Dawn): https://www.dawn.com/news/2041810/maaz-sadaqat-hasan-nawaz-named-in-pakistan-shaheens-squad-for-rising-stars-asia-cup
- Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat named in Shaheens squad for Asia Cup Rising Stars (Business Recorder): https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447198/hasan-nawaz-maaz-sadaqat-named-in-shaheens-squad-for-asia-cup-rising-stars

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