Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- Pakistan have named Abbas Afridi captain for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 as the defending champions prepare to defend their title. The Pakistan Cricket Board announced a seven-member squad on Friday for the six-a-side tournament. The competition will take place at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong from October 30 to November 1. Pakistan will leave for Hong Kong on October 28.

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The defending champions will compete against 11 other teams in the three-day event. Pakistan are placed in Group C alongside arch-rivals India and the United Arab Emirates. That victory secured Pakistan's sixth Hong Kong Sixes championship, strengthening thei...