The Pakistan Hockey Federation has officially announced a 20-member national squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League matches scheduled to take place in Belgium and England.
The squad was finalized following trials held from May 19 to 20 under the supervision of the National Selection Committee. The selection process was also reviewed by the PHF Professional Development Committee headed by Olympians Islahuddin Siddiqui and Hassan Sardar.
Pakistan Squad for FIH Pro League
Goalkeepers:
- Waqar
- Ali Raza
Key Players:
- Abu Bakar
- Arbaz Ahmad
- Ammad Shakeel Butt
- Nadeem Khan
- Sufyan Khan
- Muhammad Abdullah
- Moin Shakeel
- Hammad Anjum
- Zikriya Hayat
- Ghazanfer Ali
- Afraz Khan
- Abdul Rehman
- Rana Waleed
- Rana Waheed
- Ahmad Nadeem
- Arshad Liaqat
- Hannan Shahid
Pakistan captain Ammad Butt is expected to lead the side during the important international tour.
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According to the federation, the government has also extended financial and logistical support to the team under the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Players will reportedly receive daily allowances while accommodation and travel arrangements for the tour have already been finalized.
Officials believe the FIH Pro League matches will provide valuable international exposure for the national side and help Pakistan prepare for upcoming global hockey events, including the Hockey World Cup.
