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UAE's Hong Kong Sixes Squad Revealed: 8 Stars Aim for Glory After 2024 Heartbreak

The Emirates Cricket Board has selected an eight-member squad for the Hong Kong Sixes tournament next month. This experienced group is captained by all-rounder Harshit Kaushik who recently made his international debut. The team includes explosive opener Khalid Shah who was the standout performer in last year's edition. They'll be looking to improve on their 2024 performance where they reached the Plate Final.

Key Points: UAE Cricket Board Names 8 Member Squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2025

  • Squad led by captain Harshit Kaushik making international debut this year
  • Khalid Shah returns after explosive 42 off 10 balls against India
  • Muhammad Farooq brings ODI and T20I experience as leg-spinner
  • Team features three players who debuted internationally this month
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UAE announce 8 member squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2025

UAE announces experienced squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2025, led by Harshit Kaushik and featuring explosive batter Khalid Shah, aiming to build on last year's strong performance.

"The team will look to build on that performance - Hong Kong Sixes Release"

New Delhi, October 28

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has announced an eight-member squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes 2025, scheduled to take place from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.

After an impressive run in the 2024 edition, when the UAE reached the Plate Final, narrowly losing to South Africa by just one run, the team will look to build on that performance, according to a release from Hong Kong Sixes.

Leading the batting lineup will be Khalid Shah, the experienced left-handed opener who was one of the UAE's standout performers last year. Shah finished as the team's top scorer in 2024, with his explosive 42 off just 10 balls against India proving to be one of the tournament highlights and helping UAE secure a thrilling one-run win.

The squad will be captained by Harshit Kaushik, a 29-year-old all-rounder who made his international debut in September 2025. Joining him is Muhammad Arfan, a 32-year-old right-arm medium pacer who made his international debut earlier this month and adds depth to the bowling attack.

Leg-spinner Muhammad Farooq, 33, who has represented the UAE in both ODIs and T20Is, will be key with his variations in the six-over format. He will be supported by Muhammad Saghir Khan, a right-arm medium pacer with 14 wickets in eight T20Is.

Nilansh Keswani, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox spinner, adds versatility to the lineup, while Zahid Ali, a 33-year-old right-arm seamer who also debuted internationally this month, strengthens the pace department. Rejith Arujnan Kurungode completes the eight-member squad.

The UAE team enters the 2025 Hong Kong Sixes with a strong mix of experience and emerging talent, eager to make another deep run in one of cricket's most fast-paced and entertaining global tournaments.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting squad selection. Harshit Kaushik as captain despite being relatively new to international cricket is a bold move. Hope the mix of experienced players like Muhammad Farooq and new talent pays off for them.
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Aditya G
The Hong Kong Sixes is such a fun tournament! Perfect for our busy schedules - quick matches, lots of boundaries. UAE team looks balanced with good all-round options. Hope they go one step further than last year's Plate Final finish.
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Sarah B
Nice to see associate nations getting quality tournament exposure. The UAE squad seems well-structured with proper specialists for the six-over format. Muhammad Saghir Khan's T20I experience should be valuable here.
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Kavya N
As an Indian cricket fan, I still remember that thrilling one-run win UAE had against us last year! 😅 Khalid Shah was phenomenal. Wishing the UAE team all the best - they're becoming a force to reckon with in shorter formats.
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Michael C
The squad looks strong on paper, but I'm concerned about the age profile - several players in their early 30s. Would have liked to see more young talent getting opportunities in such developmental tournaments.

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