Pakistan Squad For Asian Games Led By Qasim Akram

The Pakistan Cricket Board confirms that Qasim Akram will lead Pakistan in the 19th Asian Games, set to take place in Hangzhou, China

Shaheens squad:

Qasim Akram (c), Omair Bin Yousuf (vc), Aamir Jamal,      Arafat Minhas,         Arshad Iqbal, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Khushdil Shah, Mirza Tahir Baig, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Akhlaq (wk), Rohail Nazir, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Muqeem and Usman Qadir

1. Qasim Akram is a promising young Pakistani cricketer. he is primarily an all-rounder who has gained attention for his performances in junior and domestic cricket
2.  Playing Style: Qasim Akram is an all-rounder, which means he is capable of contributing both with the bat and the ball. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-spin bowler.
3. Early Career: Qasim gained recognition for his performances in age-group and junior cricket in Pakistan. He represented Pakistan in the U-19 category and played in various domestic tournaments.
4. Domestic Cricket: He has represented teams like Central Punjab in Pakistan’s domestic cricket structure. His performances at the domestic level played a role in generating interest and hype around his potential to progress to the higher levels of the game.
5. International Exposure: As of my last update, Qasim Akram had not yet made his debut in international cricket. However, he was considered one of the emerging talents to watch out for in Pakistan cricket.
6. Youth World Cups: Qasim might have represented Pakistan in various editions of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup. These tournaments provide young players with exposure on the global stage and a chance to showcase their skills.

Cricket was included as a sport in the Asian Games in the 2010 and 2014 editions.

Asian Games 2010 (Guangzhou, China):

• The cricket competition in the 2010 Asian Games took place from November 13 to November 23.
• The cricket tournament in this edition featured men’s Twenty20 cricket.
• A total of seven teams participated: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Nepal, and Pakistan.
• The teams were divided into two groups for the initial stage of the competition.
• The top two teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals, followed by the final and the third-place play-off.
• Afghanistan emerged as the champions by defeating Bangladesh in the final.
• Pakistan secured the third place by defeating Nepal in the third-place play-off match.

Asian Games 2014 (Incheon, South Korea):

• The cricket competition in the 2014 Asian Games took place from September 20 to October 3.
• Similar to the 2010 edition, the cricket tournament featured men’s Twenty20 cricket.
• A total of eight teams participated: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
• The teams were divided into two groups, and the top two from each group advanced to the semi-finals.
• In the final, South Korea won the gold medal by defeating Bangladesh.
• Afghanistan secured the bronze medal by defeating Nepal in the third-place play-off match.