Faisal Iqbal to lead Pakistan in Hong Kong Super Sixes

Middle order batsman Faisal Iqbal will lead former champions Pakistan's challenge in next month's Hong Kong Super Sixes, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced Tuesday.

The 27-year-old Iqbal, a regular member of Pakistan's Test squad but overlooked for one-day teams, led Pakistan in last year's event where Pakistan failed to reach the final. England beat Australia to lift the title last year.

Yasir Hameed, Ahmed Shahzad, Abdur Rauf, Anwer Ali, Junaid Zia and Sohail Khan are other members of the squad.

The tournament is to be held at the Kowloon Cricket Club in Hong Kong on October 31 and November 1.

KARACHI, Tuesday,AFP