Pakistan, Sept. 23 -- Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said the Asian Games will give the young squad valuable international and leadership experience. Pakistan completed a three-day training camp in Karachi before leaving for Japan on Thursday. Hesson said the players prepared for different pitches and playing conditions.

The squad was selected from a 30-member preliminary list finalised under Asian Games rules. Fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani missed out because he was not part of that preliminary squad. Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan are also absent from the tournament.

Sahibzada Farhan will captain Pakistan in Nagoya, gaining valuable leadership experience. Hesson said the tournament could help Farhan perform under p...