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- The series will be played from 13 to 26 November; Afghanistan will be the third side
The Pakistan men’s U19 cricket team will take on Afghanistan and hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a 50-over tri-series from 13 to 26 November.
Pakistan will face the UAE in the event opener (venue to be confirmed in due course) with the tournament to be played on a double-league format and the top two sides qualifying for the final.
This series will be played in the build up to the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 and will provide an excellent opportunity to the three sides to finalise their preparations for the competition, whose details will be announced by the ACC in due course.
With the PCB National U19 Cup (one-day) and Championship (three-day) due to commence in October, these events will be good platforms and opportunities to the emerging and talented cricketers to perform consistently so that they can impress the selectors and strengthen their claims for the tri-series and the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup selection.
PCB Director International, Usman Wahla: “We are delighted that the Pakistan Men’s U19 team will be taking part in a highly competitive U19 tri-series in the UAE just before the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup. This will be a great opportunity for the young players to grow and nurture their skills.
“The PCB is thankful to the Emirates Cricket Board for arranging this tri-series which also shows strong bilateral ties between both the Boards and our shared commitment towards developing young players.”
Director National Academy and Head Coach UAE Men’s U19 team Mudassar Nazar: “The series provides an excellent preparation opportunity for the three teams ahead of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup. UAE had an incredible run in last year’s Asia Cup, playing the final of the prestigious tournament which included cricketing powers like India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It was a phenomenal achievement indeed.
“U19 events act as a stepping stone for young cricketers and helps them understand the demands of professional cricket. We have an exciting bunch of young cricketers who are set to take UAE cricket forward in the years ahead, these two tournaments will surely help in their cricketing development and grooming.”
Chief Executive Officer Afghanistan Cricket Board, Naseeb Khan: “We are thrilled to be participating in the U19 tri-series alongside Pakistan and the UAE. This series will provide an excellent platform for our young cricketers to gain vital exposure and competitive experience.”
“Our Future Stars lineup has been currently undergoing through rigorous training as part of our plans to develop and prepare the team for the upcoming major tournaments, including the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup. We believe this series will greatly contribute to their growth and readiness for the assignments ahead.”
U19 tri-series (50 overs) fixtures (venue to be confirmed in due course):
13 November – Pakistan vs UAE
15 November – Afghanistan vs Pakistan
17 November – UAE vs Afghanistan
19 November – Pakistan vs Afghanistan
21 November – Afghanistan vs UAE
23 November – UAE vs Pakistan
26 November – Final
