Pakistan announced squad for Asia Cup 2025, Babar-Rizwan out

By Kaif - Aug 17, 2025 01:31 PM
Last updated on Aug 17, 2025 01:31 PM

Pakistan announced squad for Asia Cup 2025, Babar-Rizwan out

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Pakistan announced squad for Asia Cup 2025: Before the start of the upcoming season of Asia Cup, Pakistan cricket team has suffered a major setback. Let us tell you that today on 17 August, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the 17-member team. But for the first time Babar Azam has not been included in this team, who has been a part of the Pakistani team in every Asia Cup for the last 8 years.

No Babar, Rizwan in Pakistan squad for Asia Cup

This time the Asia Cup is to be played in T20 format. In such a situation, the Pakistan Cricket Board has not included Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in the team for this tournament. At the same time, Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan in this multi-nation tournament.

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Without these two experienced players, Pakistan will be seen playing in the Asia Cup, which is starting from 9 September in the UAE. Keeping in mind the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, this time the Asia Cup is being played in T20 format.

It is worth noting that before the Asia Cup, Pakistan will also be seen playing a tri-series against UAE and Afghanistan in the UAE to strengthen its preparations. At the same time, PCB has selected the same team for this tri-series along with the Asia Cup. Salman Ali Agha has been given the command of the team. At the same time, Mohammad Haris has got a place in the team as a wicketkeeper.

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Let us tell you that Pakistan will face Oman in its first match in the Asia Cup on 12 September. This match between the two teams will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Apart from this, Pakistan will play its arch-rival India in Dubai on 14 September. Apart from Pakistan, Group A includes India, Oman and UAE teams.

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