The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) has announced a 16-player squad for the upcoming fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, which will be held on home soil starting November 23. The squad was selected by committee members Masood Jan, Muhammad Jamil, and Tahir Mehmood Butt, with the final approval from PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah.
The team will be led by experienced captain Nisar Ali, with Badar Munir serving as vice-captain. The squad features a mix of players from three categories based on visual ability, offering a diverse set of skills for the competition. The identity of the current World Champions participating in the tournament remains uncertain as of now.
Here’s the breakdown of the squad:
- B1 Category:
- Zafar Iqbal
- Muhammad Idrees Saleem
- Muhammad Shahzaib
- Fakhar Abbas
- Muhammad Asif
- Muhammad Salman
- B2 Category:
- Babar Ali
- Naimatullah
- Haroon Khan
- B3 Category:
- Muhammad Safdar
- Kamran Akhtar
- Akmal Hayat Nasir
- Talha Iqbal
- Mutiullah
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In addition to the main squad, Muhammad Ayaz, Moin Aslam, and Muhammad Rashid are named as reserve players. The support staff includes:
- Head Coach: Muhammad Jamil
- Assistant Coach: Masood Jan
- Team Manager: Malik Abrar Hussain
- Assistant Manager: Naveed Hussain Abbasi
- Trainer: Tahir Mehmood Butt
Pakistan’s first match will be against South Africa in Lahore, marking an exciting start to their World Cup journey.
Chairman Syed Sultan Shah expressed his optimism about the team, highlighting a blend of veteran players and promising newcomers who have excelled in domestic competitions. He voiced confidence that the team will live up to the expectations of the nation and deliver memorable performances on the global stage.
