Mon Oct 14 16:21:40 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Shaheens Ready to Defend Asia Cup Title with Star-Studded Squad
**Karachi, Pakistan:** Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming Emerging Teams Asia Cup, led by skipper Mohammad Haris. The tournament will begin on October 18th in Oman and will see Pakistan Shaheens, the defending champions, face off against their arch-rivals India A on October 19th.
The squad boasts a mix of experienced players like Haider Ali, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, and Shahnawaz Dahani, along with promising young talent. The team will undergo a training camp in Karachi from October 11th to 15th before heading to Oman for the tournament.
Pakistan Shaheens are grouped with India A, Oman, and UAE in Group B. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals on October 25th, with the final scheduled for October 27th.
With a strong squad and a chance to defend their title, Pakistan Shaheens are poised for a thrilling tournament.