Pakistan players who might make their Asia Cup debut in 2025

Pakistan players who might make their Asia Cup debut in 2025 AFP/AP Mid-Day Sports By Mid-Day online Published Aug 18, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Saim Ayub is set for his Asia Cup debut, likely to open in Babar’s absence, after a strong T20I series vs West Indies with 130 runs in 3 games [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

With Rizwan out, Mohammad Haris will don the gloves, offering a fearless batting option and added agility behind the stumps [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Hasan Nawaz, known for his aggressive strokeplay, may earn his first Asia Cup cap after solid outings vs West Indies in both ODIs and T20Is [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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