--- title: "Abbas Afridi to lead Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes 2026" description: "Both outlets led with the announcement that Mohammad Abbas Afridi has been named captain of Pakistan's squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. They both mentioned the Pakistan Cricket Board's announcement and the format of the tournament. The Daily Times added a brief note about the seven-member squad, while the Business Recorder included the venue of the tournament. The framing and emphasis were largely similar, with both focusing primarily on the leadership appointment." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/13209-abbas-afridi-to-lead-pakistan-at-hong-kong-sixes-2026 site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Abbas Afridi to lead Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes 2026 sports · updated 10 Oct 2026, 4:46 AM PKT · 9–10 Oct 2026 · 11 articles from 8 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 10 Oct 2026 — Abbas Afridi to lead Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes 2026 (2 outlets) > Both outlets led with the announcement that Mohammad Abbas Afridi has been named captain of Pakistan's squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. They both mentioned the Pakistan Cricket Board's announcement and the format of the tournament. The Daily Times added a brief note about the seven-member squad, while the Business Recorder included the venue of the tournament. The framing and emphasis were largely similar, with both focusing primarily on the leadership appointment. - **Business Recorder** — [Abbas Afridi to lead in HK Sixes](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443499/abbas-afridi-to-lead-in-hk-sixes) · 10 Oct 2026, 4:46 AM PKT > LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squad for the Hong Kong Sixes, with Abbas Afridi named captain for the six-a-side tournament, which will be held at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong from 30th October to 1st November. Pakistan will depart for Hong Kong on 28 October and will compete alongside 11 other teams in the three-day tournament. The 12 participat... - **Daily Times** — [Abbas Afridi to lead Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes 2026](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1565064/abbas-afridi-to-lead-pakistan-in-hong-kong-sixes-2026/) · 10 Oct 2026, 3:45 AM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced a seven-member squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes 2026, naming fast bowler Mohammad Abbas Afridi as the team captain. The six-a-side tournament will take place at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong from October 30 to November 1. The Pakistani contingent is scheduled […] ### 9 Oct 2026 — Abbas Afridi to lead Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes 2026 (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Abbas Afridi has been named captain of Pakistan’s squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with the Pakistan Cricket Board announcing a seven-member team. Several mentions highlighted that Pakistan is the defending champion, aiming to retain the title. A few outlets, such as Geo News and 24 News HD, included a brief reference to Pakistan’s previous victory in 2026, though this detail was not universally included. The tournament’s timing and location were noted in passing in most headlines, while 24 News HD and ARY News (English) specifically mentioned the departure date and structure of the three-day event. - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan announce squad for Hong Kong Sixes, Abbas Afridi to lead](https://www.24newshd.tv/09-Oct-2026/pakistan-announce-squad-hong-kong-sixes-abbas-afridi-lead) · 9 Oct 2026, 8:25 PM PKT > Pakistan have announced their squad for the Hong Kong Sixes tournament, with Abbas Afridi retained as captain as the defending champions prepare to defend their title. - **ARY News (English)** — [Abbas Afridi to lead Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes](https://arynews.tv/abbas-afridi-to-lead-pakistan-in-hong-kong-sixes) · 9 Oct 2026, 5:48 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan will depart for Hong Kong on 28 October and will compete alongside 11 other teams in the three-day tournament. - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan Announces Squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/09/pakistan-announces-squad-for-hong-kong-sixes-2026/) · 9 Oct 2026, 2:52 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a seven-member squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with Mohammad Abbas Afridi named… Read More - **Business Recorder** — [Abbas Afridi to lead Pakistan squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443446/abbas-afridi-to-lead-pakistan-squad-for-hong-kong-sixes-2026) · 9 Oct 2026, 2:19 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced a seven-member squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes 2026, naming fast bowler Mohammad Abbas Afridi as the team captain. The six-a-side tournament will take place at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong from October 30 to November 1. The Pakistani contingent is scheduled to depart for Hong Kong on October 28. A total of 12 teams... - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan squad announced for Hong Kong Sixes 2026, Abbas Afridi to captain](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-squad-announced-for-hong-kong-sixes-2026-abbas-afridi-to-captain-641735/) · 9 Oct 2026, 11:26 AM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan announce a seven-member squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with Abbas Afridi retaining captaincy as the defending champions target.... - **Daily Times** — [Abbas Afridi to lead Pakistan at Hong Kong Sixes 2026](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1564702/abbas-afridi-to-lead-pakistan-at-hong-kong-sixes-2026/) · 9 Oct 2026, 11:21 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan have named Abbas Afridi captain for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 as the defending champions prepare to defend their title. The Pakistan Cricket Board announced a seven-member squad on Friday for the six-a-side tournament. The competition will take place at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong from October 30 to November 1. […] - **Geo News** — [Abbas Afridi to lead Pakistan at Hong Kong Sixes 2026](https://www.geo.tv/latest/685706-abbas-afridi-to-lead-pakistan-at-hong-kong-sixes-2026) · 9 Oct 2026, 10:05 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Hong Kong Sixes title by defeating Kuwait in the final at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok on November 9, 2026. — X/@TheRealPCBThe Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday announced the squad for the Hong Kong... - **The Express Tribune** — [Abbas Afridi to lead Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633849/abbas-afridi-to-lead-pakistan-in-hong-kong-sixes) · 9 Oct 2026, 5:04 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > The Green-shirts compete in Pool C at the three-day tournament from 30 October to 1 November ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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