The Hong Kong team for the upcoming T20I tournament, which will begin on Wednesday in Hong Kong, has been announced. The team will be led by captain Yasim Murtaza.
Players in the Hong Kong Squad
The squad includes the following players:
- Babar Hayat (Vice Captain)
- Eijaz Khan
- Anshuman Rath
- Atiq Iqbal
- Ayush Shukla
- Ehsan Khan
- Haroon Arshad
- Khalhan Challu
- Nasrullah Rana
- Nizakat Khan
- Shahid Wasif
- Waqas Barkat
- Zeeshan Ali
Waqas Barkat Returns to the Team After 5 Years
One of the key highlights is the return of Waqas Barkat to the team after a 5-year absence. The 35-year-old player, who was part of the 2014 T20 World Cup squad, has made his comeback to the team for this series. His last appearance for Hong Kong was in March 2020, during a match against Malaysia.
Familiar Faces for Nepal Fans
Several players in the Hong Kong squad, such as Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Nizakat Khan, Eijaz Khan, and Ehsan Khan, are familiar to fans in Nepal as they have played against Nepal in previous matches.
Teams Participating in the Tournament
Apart from the host team Hong Kong, the tournament will also feature teams from Nepal, Kuwait, and Qatar. The Nepal team, led by Rohit Paudel, has already arrived in Hong Kong for the tournament.
This exciting competition is set to bring together talented teams from across the region.
