The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 17-member Pakistan Asia Cup Squad 2025, with Salman Ali Agha named captain and Mohammad Haris as wicketkeeper. Notably, senior batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are not part of the squad. Pakistan’s group-stage fixtures in the UAE run in mid-September, following a preparatory tri-series in Sharjah.

Official Announcement & Context

The Pakistan Asia Cup Squad 2025 was released alongside details of the UAE T20I tri-series (Pakistan, Afghanistan, UAE) slated just before the Asia Cup. The roster reflects continuity around pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, experienced opener Fakhar Zaman, and white-ball quick Haris Rauf, while rewarding domestic and recent international performers. PCB’s announcement confirmed Agha Salman (internationally listed as Salman Ali Agha) as captain and Mohammad Haris as the designated keeper.

Pakistan Asia Cup Squad 2025 — Full Squad List (Official)

• Saim Ayub
• Fakhar Zaman
• Salman Ali Agha (c)
• Abrar Ahmed
• Faheem Ashraf
• Haris Rauf
• Hasan Ali
• Hasan Nawaz
• Hussain Talat
• Khushdil Shah
• Mohammad Haris (wk)
• Mohammad Nawaz
• Mohammad Wasim Jr.
• Sahibzada Farhan
• Salman Mirza
• Shaheen Shah Afridi
• Sufiyan Muqeem

(The above is reproduced as per the media-listed PCB announcement.) Cricket Pakistan

Key Facts Fans Should Know

Salman Ali Agha captains Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 squad. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are omitted from the 17. Spin options include Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf lead the pace attack with four backups. Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, and Sahibzada Farhan provide top-order options.

Schedule Notes (UAE)

The Asia Cup 2025 (T20 format) will be staged in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from September 9–28, with Pakistan’s group-stage assignments in the same window after the Sharjah tri-series. The Pakistan Asia Cup Squad 2025 was named with this back-to-back calendar in mind.

Why This Matters

For supporters, this Pakistan Asia Cup Squad 2025 offers a clear look at the selectors’ current T20 direction: a balanced group around established fast bowlers, two frontline wrist-spin options, and aggressive top-order hitters. It also signals trust in in-form domestic performers while keeping selection consistent with Pakistan’s recent white-ball blueprint.

Conclusion: Pakistan’s official 17 signals a streamlined T20 approach built around Agha Salman’s leadership, pace firepower, and varied spin. If the Pakistan Asia Cup Squad 2025 executes its roles cleanly, it gives the Men in Green a coherent platform for UAE conditions.