ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (APP): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a 20-member squad, led by Ammad Butt, for the upcoming Nations Hockey Cup in Malaysia from June 15 to 21.
The team was selected after trials here at the Naseer Banda Hockey Stadium, which were also witnessed by the Director General Pakistan Sports Board, Yasir Pirzada.
According to Pakistan Hockey Federation Secretary General Rana Mujahid, the national team will depart for Malaysia on June 8 and play three matches before the tournament.
The national squad includes Moneeb-ur-Rehman, Abdullah Ishtiaq, Ammad Butt, Muhammad Abdullah, Sufyan Khan, Abdul Manan, Hammad Anjum, Arshad Liaqat, Moin Shakeel, Zakaria Hayat, Ghazanfar Ali, Salman Razzak, Junaid Manzoor, Hanan Shahid, Rana Waheed, Afraz Khan, Abdul Rehman, Ahmed Nadeem, Mohibullah, Rana Waleed.
Pakistan is placed in Pool B with New Zealand, Malaysia, and Japan.
PHF President Tariq Bugti mentioned that talks are underway for hockey funding, and daily allowances are being paid to national players.
Head coach Olympian Tahir Zaman expressed hope for success in the Nations Cup, emphasizing the need for Pro League access to revive Pakistan’s hockey team.