Islamabad, Jan 10: The Pakistan Physical Disability Cricket Association (PPDCA) has announced its 16-member squad for the Physical Disability Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from January 12 to 21.
Squad Details:
Captain: Abdullah Ijaz
Vice-Captain: Ghulam Muhammad
Players: Muhammad Arsalan, Saifullah, Matloob Qureshi, Huzaifa Khan, Muhammad Noman, Shahid Wattoo, Muhammad Shahzad, Hamza Hameed, Abdul Khaliq, Zubair Saleem, Mominullah, Abdul Basit, Hammad Shoukat, Waqif Shah
Team Officials:
Head of the Mission: Amiruddin Ansari
Head Coach: Sabih Azhar
Assistant Coach: Rafey Hashmi
Fielding Coach: Rao Javaid
Video Analyst: Shakir Khilji
Team Manager: Muhammad Nizam
The opening match is set against arch-rivals India on January 12.The tournament features teams from India, England, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, competing in a round-robin format, followed by semifinals and a final.
This event highlights the growing prominence of disability cricket, offering athletes with physical disabilities a platform to showcase their talents on an international stage.
Squad for the Physical Disability Champions Trophy 2025
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Abdullah Ijaz | Captain |
| Muhammad Arsalan | Batsman |
| Saifullah | All-rounder |
| Matloob Qureshi | Batsman |
| Huzaifa Khan | Batsman |
| Muhammad Noman | Bowler |
| Shahid Watto | All-rounder |
| Muhammad Shahzad | All-rounder |
| Ghulam Muhammad | Vice-Captain |
| Hamza Hameed | Batsman |
| Abdul Khaliq | Bowler |
| Zubair Saleem | All-rounder |
| Mominullah | Batsman |
| Abdul Basit | Bowler |
| Hammad Shoukat | All-rounder |
| Waqif Shah | Batsman |
