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Pakistan announce squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026, IND vs PAK clash set for October 30

Pakistan has finalized its seven-player lineup for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with all-rounder Abbas Afridi named captain for the defending champions. The team, set to depart for Hong Kong on October 28, will compete in the three-day tournament from October 30 to November 1 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.

The squad includes Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Muhammad Shahzad, Saad Masood, Muhammad Irfan Khan, and Khawaja Nafay, with Raza Kitchlew serving as team manager. Pakistan’s group stage features a high-stakes clash against India on October 30, adding extra intrigue to the competition.

The tournament will see 12 teams split into four groups, with Pool C including India, Pakistan, and the UAE. The Hong Kong Sixes, a fast-paced six-a-side format, will see each team field six players and bowl six overs per innings, with unique rules governing retirements and extra deliveries.

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