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“Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz named in Pakistan Shaheens squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup”

Not in the Brief. Headline from Dawn.

SourcesThe Express Tribune00:44 UTCDawn06:25 UTCThe National10:00 UTCSave

The Express Tribune, Dawn and The National

Key points

From 3 outlets
  • Maaz Sadaqat and Hasan Nawaz included in 15-member Pakistan Shaheens squad. SourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dawn
  • Abdul Samad appointed captain for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026. SourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dawn
  • Tournament held in Qatar from November 19 to 29, 2026. SourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dawn
  • Pakistan placed in Group B with India A, Nepal and UAE. SourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dawn
  • Shaheens defend 2023 50-over title; group stage starts Nov 20. SourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dawn
  • All matches are day-night except the opening fixture at University of Doha Ground. SourceThe Express TribunePakistanOwner: Lakson GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Express Tribune
  • India’s squad features Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar and others. SourceThe NationalUnited Arab EmiratesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The National
  • Pakistan includes Haider Ali, Rohail Nazir, Hasnain and Akif Javed from A team. SourceThe NationalUnited Arab EmiratesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The National
  • Format is 50-over ODI, unlike the T20-focused senior Asia Cup format. SourceThe NationalUnited Arab EmiratesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The National
  • organizers aim to test players for a World Cup year and future selection. SourceThe NationalUnited Arab EmiratesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The National

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Samad to lead Shaheens in Asia Cup Rising Stars”

Key points from The Express Tribune
  • Pakistan Shaheens named a 15-member squad for Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 in Qatar.
  • Abdul Samad appointed captain; Rohail Nazir designated wicket-keeper in the squad.
  • Group B includes India A, Nepal, and UAE; first match vs UAE on Nov 20.
  • Shaheens won the 50-over edition in 2023; defending champions aim to retain title.
  • All matches are day-night except the opening fixture at University of Doha Ground.
SourceThe Express TribunePakistanOwner: Lakson GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Express Tribune

“Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz named in Pakistan Shaheens squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup”

“Maaz Sadaqat and Hasan Nawaz have been included in the 15-member Pakistan Shaheens squad for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, with Abdul Samad appointed captain for the 50-over tournament to be held in Qatar from Nov 19 to 29.”

Key points from Dawn
  • Maaz Sadaqat and Hasan Nawaz included in 15-member Pakistan Shaheens squad.
  • Abdul Samad appointed captain for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026.
  • Tournament held in Qatar from November 19 to 29, 2026.
  • Pakistan placed in Group B with India A, Nepal and UAE.
  • Shaheens defend 2023 50-over title; group stage starts Nov 20.
SourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dawn

“‘Rising Stars’: Why are India and Pakistan squads for Asia Cup in Qatar raising eyebrows?”

“The stars that we see on the international stage are prepared and polished at events and venues away from the spotlight, for example, the Asia Cup tournament.”

Key points from The National
  • Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha, Qatar, begins November 19 alongside U19 event.
  • India’s squad features Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar and others.
  • Pakistan includes Haider Ali, Rohail Nazir, Hasnain and Akif Javed from A team.
  • Format is 50-over ODI, unlike the T20-focused senior Asia Cup format.
  • organizers aim to test players for a World Cup year and future selection.
SourceThe NationalUnited Arab EmiratesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The National

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe Express TribunePakistanOwner: Lakson GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Express Tribune“Samad to lead Shaheens in Asia Cup Rising Stars”
Key points from The Express Tribune
  • Pakistan Shaheens named a 15-member squad for Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 in Qatar.
  • Abdul Samad appointed captain; Rohail Nazir designated wicket-keeper in the squad.
  • Group B includes India A, Nepal, and UAE; first match vs UAE on Nov 20.
  • Shaheens won the 50-over edition in 2023; defending champions aim to retain title.
  • All matches are day-night except the opening fixture at University of Doha Ground.
SourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dawn“Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz named in Pakistan Shaheens squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup”

“Maaz Sadaqat and Hasan Nawaz have been included in the 15-member Pakistan Shaheens squad for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, with Abdul Samad appointed captain for the 50-over tournament to be held in Qatar from Nov 19 to 29.”

Key points from Dawn
  • Maaz Sadaqat and Hasan Nawaz included in 15-member Pakistan Shaheens squad.
  • Abdul Samad appointed captain for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026.
  • Tournament held in Qatar from November 19 to 29, 2026.
  • Pakistan placed in Group B with India A, Nepal and UAE.
  • Shaheens defend 2023 50-over title; group stage starts Nov 20.
SourceThe NationalUnited Arab EmiratesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The National“‘Rising Stars’: Why are India and Pakistan squads for Asia Cup in Qatar raising eyebrows?”

“The stars that we see on the international stage are prepared and polished at events and venues away from the spotlight, for example, the Asia Cup tournament.”

Key points from The National
  • Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha, Qatar, begins November 19 alongside U19 event.
  • India’s squad features Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar and others.
  • Pakistan includes Haider Ali, Rohail Nazir, Hasnain and Akif Javed from A team.
  • Format is 50-over ODI, unlike the T20-focused senior Asia Cup format.
  • organizers aim to test players for a World Cup year and future selection.