Newly appointed Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan expressed complete confidence in his squad's abilities ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, dismissing concerns regarding the team's relative lack of international experience. Full Faith in Proven Talent: Farhan emphasized that the selected players are far from inexperienced, noting that every member has either represented Pakistan internationally or earned their spot through strong performances in domestic cricket and the Pakistan Super League (PSL). New-Look Squad: The 15-player squad features four uncapped players—Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Saad Masood, and Maaz Sadaqat. Senior regulars like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and regular skipper Salman Ali Agha have been rested for the tournament. Focused Preparation: Pakistan prepared for the event with an intensive four-day camp in Karachi, focusing heavily on playing spin and simulating slower, spin-friendly conditions expected in Japan. Gold Medal Ambition: Farhan reiterated that the team is taking the tournament one match at a time without getting distracted by a potential high-profile clash against arch-rivals India, stating that their ultimate goal is to bring home the gold medal. Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Squad Sahibzada Farhan (c), Abdul Samad (vc), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Saad Masood, Saim Ayub, Sufyan Moqim, Usman Khan (wk).