India, June 10 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its 15-member squad for the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Japan from September 19 to October 14. Opting for a youthful group, the selectors have left out several senior stars, including Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Salman Ali Agha. Opening batter Sahibzada Farhan has been entrusted with the captaincy, while Abdul Samad, who has represented Pakistan in five T20Is, will serve as vice-captain. The squad selection signals the PCB's intention to give emerging players an opportunity on a major multi-sport stage while allowing several established names a break from international duty.

At 30, Farhan is one of the most experienced players in the squad. He has scor...