LAHORE: Wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan is among the four players from Pakistan’s 18-member squad who are set to feature in the opening round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) ahead of the first Test against South Africa.
According to the reports, the four players are being provided with the opportunity to sharpen their skills by featuring in the opening round of the country’s premier first-class tournament.
Besides Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Ali, and Sajid Khan are the other players who will represent their regions in the tournament on the directives of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
As per the reports, Mohammad Rizwan and Sajid Khan will represent Peshawar Region in the 10-team tournament, while Salman Ali Agha and Hasan Ali will play for Sialkot and Lahore Whites, respectively.
The opening round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy ends on October 9, two days before the Test series begins at the Gaddafi Stadium.
The 10-team tournament will be played across four cities: Abbottabad, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi.
Pakistan squad for Test series vs South Africa
Quaid Azam Trophy Teams
Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, FATA, Faisalabad, Islamabad, Karachi Blues, Lahore Whites, Multan, Peshawar, and Sialkot.
Hanif Mohammad Trophy Qualifying Teams
FATA, Faisalabad, Karachi Blues, Multan
First round fixtures
6-9 October
Abbottabad v Bahawalpur at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium
Lahore Whites v Islamabad at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Peshawar v Sialkot at Imran Khan Stadium, Peshawar
FATA v Multan at Diamond Cricket Ground, Islamabad
Faisalabad v Karachi Blues at Marghzar Cricket Ground, Islamabad
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