LAHORE -UNS: Azan Ahmed has been appointed captain of Pakistan’s U17 cricket team for the upcoming bilateral series against Sri Lanka U17 in Multan.
The series will feature one three-day match and five one-day games, with all matches scheduled to be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium from October 9 to 24.
Sri Lanka’s U17 squad is expected to arrive in Pakistan on October 5, while both teams will hold training sessions at the venue from October 6 to 8 ahead of the series.
Azan Ahmed’s Strong U17 Record
The 17-year-old Azan Ahmed represented Rawalpindi U17 in the National Men’s U17 Cup earlier this year. The right-arm leg-spinner claimed 36 wickets in eight matches, with his best innings figures being 4-28.
Azan also captained Rawalpindi to the tournament title after they defeated Abbottabad by 125 runs in the final at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, played from May 11 to 13.
Following the tournament, 48 players were invited to the U17 Skills Development Camp in Faisalabad, which began on July 30. The number was later reduced to 30 players for the second phase of the camp.
All 16 players selected for the Sri Lanka series, along with four reserves, have featured in the National Men’s U17 Cup.
Pakistan U17 Squad for Sri Lanka Series
Azan Ahmed (captain)
Abdullah Ahmed Butt
Arsalan Hassan
Daud Tauqeer Rana
Fahad Iqbal
Hamid Raza
Hamza Abbas Baloch
Hassan Ali
Mohammad Essa Baloch
Mohammad Ihsaan
Mohammad Naveed
Mohammad Saim
Mohammad Yaqoob Khan
Mohammad Yousaf
Sher Wali Khan
Sudais Ahmed
The series will provide Pakistan’s emerging cricketers with an opportunity to gain international experience ahead of future age-group competitions.
