The Pakistan U19 squad has been officially announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the upcoming ICC U19 World Cup 2026 and the preparatory tri‑nation series in Zimbabwe starting on December 25. The 15‑member team is led by captain Farhan Yousaf, with Usman Khan appointed as vice‑captain.
Pakistan’s U19 side is currently competing in the ACC U19 Asia Cup in Dubai, where they finished second in Group A and progressed to the semi‑finals, reflecting solid form ahead of international assignments. Their Asia Cup performance included a strong showing that helped build momentum for global contests.
There has been only one change from Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad: right‑arm fast bowler Umar Zaib replaces left‑arm spinner Mohammad Huzaifa for both the tri‑series and the World Cup.
The full Pakistan U19 squad includes:
- Farhan Yousaf (captain)
- Usman Khan (vice‑captain)
- Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hasan Baloch, Ali Raza and Daniyal Ali Khan
- Hamza Zahoor (wk), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar
- Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas and Umar Zaib.
Beyond formal selections, Pakistan U19’s recent victories and playing rhythm have lifted confidence. For example, earlier in the ACC U19 Asia Cup, Pakistan defeated Malaysia convincingly, showing depth in batting and bowling, a performance highlighted in this match report:
The tri‑nation series in Zimbabwe, featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan and hosts Zimbabwe, runs until January 6, 2026, offering valuable match practice before the ICC U19 World Cup scheduled from January 15 to February 6 across Namibia and Zimbabwe.
With a mix of experienced performers and rising stars, Pakistan U19 aims for strong showings in both tournaments, while building future talent for senior national duty.
Pakistan U19 squad announced for U19 World Cup & tri‑nation series remains a key focus for fans and selectors ahead of major youth cricket events in early 2026.
