U19 World Cup 2020: Pakistani team announced for Under-19 World Cup

Pakistan's 15-member squad has been announced for the Under-19 World Cup which is to be held in South Africa in January-February next year. Nasim Shah, who recently made his international debut in a Test match against Australia, has also been included in the team.

The team will be captained by wicket-keeper batsman Rohail Nazir and vice-captain Hyder Ali. Nazir has played 9 first-class matches and was the captain of the Pakistani team in the recently concluded Under-19 Asia Cup. He also scored his first century against India in Youth One-Day.

Nasim, who recently made his Test debut against Australia, has also participated in eight first-class matches so far. His performance in the Gabba Test against Australia was not good. He could get only one wicket.

Pakistan Squad for Under-19 World Cup 2020: 

Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Hyder Ali, Mohammad Shahzad, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Rohail Nazir (c), Abbas Afridi, Fahad Munir, Qasim Akram, Aamir Ali, Arish Ali Khan, Aamir Khan, Naseem Sham, Tahir Hussain, Mohammad Harris.