The Pakistan Under 21 hockey team has been announced today for the upcoming tour of Oman, to be led by Hamza Fayyaz. The selection was completed after rigorous trials at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad.
Samiullah has been entrusted with the responsibility of vice-captain, guaranteeing a strong leadership duo. The 20-member squad also includes talented players like Ihsan Mahmood, Abdullah Farooq, and Asim Haider, who are ready to showcase their skills at the international level.
They are joined by Muhammad Zain, Ali Hamza, Ali Raza, Ali Mehdi, and Ali Ansar, who bring unique talents to the team. Emerging stars Uzair Khan and Saifullah are also part of the squad, along with Muhammad Shaheer and Yahya Najeeb.
To further strengthen the squad, Humair Arshad, Ghulam Mustafa, M Ahmed, Saif Ahmed, and Hassan are included, eager to make their mark in the upcoming matches. The team’s formation is a blend of experience and youthful enthusiasm, ready to face tough challenges during the tour.
This announcement has emerged as a ray of hope for Pakistan’s hockey aspirations, as it strives to regain its former glory on the field with this young and dynamic lineup.