Farhan Yousaf Sets Sights on U19 Asia Cup Title Defence in Oman

Pakistan's U19 team is aiming to win the Asia Cup for a second year in a row, and captain Farhan Yousaf believes the side is well prepared for the challenge. He is confident that the players can carry their last year's form into the 2026 edition of the tournament.

Farhan also spoke about the team's early arrival in Oman in an interview with PCB Digital. He said the extra time in the country had given the players a chance to adjust to the weather and get a better idea of the pitches and conditions they will face during the tournament.

“Our preparations have been progressing really well. The PCB’s initiative to send us to Oman ahead of the tournament has been extremely beneficial, allowing us to assess the weather, pitches and playing conditions,” said Pakistan U19 captain Farhan Yousaf.

Farhan then spoke about the pressure of defending the title, saying it brings a responsibility to the entire squad that is eagerly waiting to meet this challenge.

“As defending champions, we understand the responsibility that comes with the title. We are not taking anything for granted and are determined to carry forward the positives from last year with the same hunger, commitment and winning mindset,” said Farhan Yousaf.

Farhan also highlighted the positive environment of the dressing room, saying the calmness among the players always helps to bring strong results.

“The morale within the squad is very high and the players are confident heading into the tournament. We had a strong squad last year and the addition of new players has further strengthened the team,” said Farhan Yousaf.

Farhan also praised the team management for backing the players during preparations and said Pakistan would need to maintain their form to win the title again.

“The confidence and support shown by the team management have been instrumental in our preparations. We are focused on building on last year’s success, maintaining our positive approach and performing consistently throughout the tournament,” said Farhan Yousaf.

Pakistan Squad for U19 Asia Cup 2026

Farhan Yousaf (captain), Abdul Qadir (wicketkeeper), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor (wicketkeeper), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hayam Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Jahangir Bilal, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Seyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah and Usman Khan.

Pakistan’s Fixtures at the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026

• November 6 – Pakistan v UAE – OCA Ground 2
• November 8 – Pakistan v India – OCA Ground 1
• November 10 – Pakistan v Nepal – OCA Ground 1
• November 12 – Semi-finals
• November 14 – Final