Cricket Hong Kong, China, on Friday, 22 August, named a 20-member squad for the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup. Yasim Murtaza has been appointed captain of the team, while star batter Babar Hayat has been named his deputy.
“We’re excited to announce that Team Hong Kong, China will head to the UAE for an Asia Cup preparation camp. The tour will feature a series of competitive matches and training sessions designed to fine-tune team strategies ahead of the prestigious ACC Asia Cup,” read an official statement from Cricket Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong team will arrive in the UAE on 24 August, where they will play preparation matches and undergo intensive training sessions in order to be fully prepared for the continental tournament.
Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Ali, Niazakat Khan, Ehsan Khan, and former captain Anshuman Rath are among the prominent players in the squad.
Hong Kong, China secured their place in the Asia Cup after successful run in the ACC Premier Cup 2024. They earned the Asia Cup berth by defeating Nepal in the third-place play-off.
Each Player has to earn their spot: Coach Silva
Looking ahead to the tournament, newly appointed men’s team head coach Kaushal Silva emphasised:
“Each player has to earn their spot. We are not here to participate; we are here to compete, win games, and enjoy the experience. The strength of this squad lies in the balance we have built, combining experienced senior players with exciting young talent. This combination is essential for success in a tournament of this magnitude, and I have full confidence in this group to represent Hong Kong, China, with pride, resilience, and ambition.”
Hong Kong Squad: Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Ali, Niazakat Khan Mohammad, Nasrulla Rana, Martin Coetzee, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Marc Challu, Ayush Ashish Shukla, Mohammad Aizaz Khan, Ateeq ul Rehman Iqbal, Kinchit Shah, Adil Mehmood, Haroon Mohammad Arshad, Ali Hassan, Shahid Wasif, Ghazanfar Mohammad, Mohammad Waheed, Anas Khan, Ehsan Khan.
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