Pakistan Blinds Cricket Team to meet traditional foes India on November 17 in Dhaka
Sports Bulletin Report
KARACHI: Pakistan Blinds’ Cricket Council (PBCC) unfolded the names of 17 member squad for upcoming 2nd Blind Cricket Asia Cup 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, from November 14 to 20. The squad was announced by Chairman PBCC Syed Sultan Shah in a press conference here on Saturday.
Besides Pakistan, India, host nation Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan will participate in the event. Chrairman was flanked with the national blind cricket team captain Nisar Ali, vice-captain Badar Munir, team manager Dr. Professor Anwar Ali Sial, Director of Cricket Operations Bilal Satti, and Director of Marketing Salman Bukhari in the press briefing.
Syed Sultan Shah, Chairman PBCC said: “A well balanced and strong squad has been assembled for the second Blind Cricket Asia Cup. The history of Pakistan blind cricket is marked by magnificent achievements; the national players have proven their mettle in the past and have even earned the distinction of becoming world champions by winning the T20 World Cup. Pakistan finished as the runner-up in the inaugural Blind Cricket Asia Cup; however, this time, the team will enter the field with thorough preparation, great passion, and an optimal team combination”.
Syed Sultan Shah hoped that the national team would deliver an outstanding performance in the Asia Cup 2026. “Pakistan’s encounter against arch-rivals India on November 17 will be the most significant match of the tournament, drawing the attention of fans from across the globe. Pakistan’s spirited players are fully committed to this major contest, and he is confident that the team will showcase its best form and make a determined effort to defeat India. All the teams participating in the Asia Cup possess exceptional talent, ensuring that fans will get to witness high-quality and thrilling blind cricket”.
Syed Sultan Shah extended special thanks to Interloop Limited, HabibMetro Bank, and PARCO—organizations that provide patronage and support to the national blind cricket team. The Chairman of the PBCC stated that the role of the corporate sector in supporting players with special abilities is highly commendable, and the Council is grateful to all its sponsors and supporters. Syed Sultan Shah appealed to the nation to keep the national blind cricket team in their prayers. He expressed hope that the Pakistani players would deliver an outstanding performance in Dhaka, bring honor to the country and the nation, and return home as winners of the Asia Cup.
Pakistan Squad (17): Zafar Iqbal, Shahzaib, Mohammad Idrees Saleem, Junaid Khan, Fakhar Abbas, and Hamza Mahboob (B1 category); Nisar Ali (captain), Badar Munir (vice-captain), Moeen Aslam, Niamatullah, and Babar Ali (B2 category); Mohammad Safdar, Matiullah, Talha Iqbal, Sanwal Shahzada, Kamran Akhtar, and Naeemullah in the B3 category.
