Hong Kong appointed a 20 -member group for the Asia Cup 2025, which was prepared for the opening of September 9 in the United Arab Emirates. It will be their fifth performance in the tournament, after they previously competed in 2004, 2008, 2018 and 2022. Captain Yasim Murtaza and Vice Captain Babar Hayata led, focusing on a strong impact.
Squad combines experience and youth, representing important players such as Anshuman Rath, Nizakat Khan, Babar Hayat, Aizaz Khan, Ehsan Khan, Kinchit Shah, Ayush Shukla and Haroon Arshad. Babar Hayat stands out as one of the only two doughs that scored hundreds in the Asia Cup T20, next to the Virt Kohli.
Chief coach Kaushal Silva emphasized competitive thinking expected from the team and said, “Every player has to earn his place. We are not here to attend; we are here to compete, win games and enjoy the experience.”
Before the tournament, Hong Kong will organize a preparatory camp in UAE from August 24th. Under the leadership of Silva, the group participates in competing matches and intensive training, will help to assess players and build team cohesion.
She placed in Group B in Hong Kong and will face Afghanistan on September 9 and Bangladesh 11.
Hong Kong team for Asia Cup 2025
Yasim murtuza, Zeeshan Ali, Shahid Wasif, Nizakat Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Martin Coetzee, Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Ehsan Khan, Calhan, Calhan, Shaft, Shaft, Shaft, Shaft, Harm Mehmood, Adil Mehmood, Aling, Aling, Adil Mehmood, Aling, Aling, Harm, Shaft, Shaft, Harm, Hřík, Hřík, Hřík, Hřík, Hřík, Hřík, Hřík, Hřík, Hřík. Arshad, Ali Hassan, MD Ghazanfar, MD. Waheed
Hong Kong accessories in Asia Cup 2025
- September 9: Afghanistan vs. Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi
- September 11: Hong Kong VS Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi
- September 15: Hong Kong Vs Sri Lanka in Dubai
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
August 23, 2025
