LAHORE: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) announced an 18-member squad for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, scheduled to commence later this month.Â
After the conclusion of the trials here, the head coach of the national hockey side finalised the squad with the consideration of the PHF management. Whereas, Mohammad Umar Bhutta will lead the side in the global event.
Pakistan squad
Goalkeepers:Â Akmal Hussain, Abdullah Ishtiaq Khan
Defenders:Â Mubashir Ali, Amad Shakeel Butt, Mohammad Hammad, Mohammad Abdullah, Rizwan Ali
Midfielders:Â Mohammad Umar Bhutta, Moin Shakeel, Abdul Mannan, Junaid Manzoor, Ghazanfar Ali
Attackers: Ajaz Ahmed, Rana Abdul Waheed, Rumman, Afraz, Abdul Hannan, Shahid, Ahmed Nadeem
The Green Shirts are placed in Group A, alongside Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Scotland, while India, England, Canada, Wales, and Ghana are in Pool B.
Pakistan Hockey team will start their Commonwealth Games campaign against South Africa on July 30 and will lock horns with New Zealand on July 31 before taking on Switzerland and Australia in their remaining fixtures.
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