Abdul Samad to captain Pakistan Shaheens in Qatar

Abdul Samad will lead the defending champions in the 50-over Rising Stars Asia Cup. Pakistan Shaheens open against the UAE on 20 November, then play India A on 22 November and Nepal on 24 November.

Source publication: 3 November 2026. Checked 4 November 2026, 14:35 PKT. Official source. Direct access returned 403; checked against indexed official text.