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Agha Salman, Rizwan among PAK stars to play Quaid-e-Azam trophy before SA Tests: report

Sakshi Sharma

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha (Source: AFP)Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha (Source: AFP)

In a significant development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has instructed four players of the Test squad to participate in the opening round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) ahead of the highly anticipated Test series against South Africa.

As per reports by Geo Super, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Ali, and off-spinner Sajid Khan will represent their respective regional sides in Pakistan’s premier domestic first-class competition, beginning October 6.

It is important to note that the decision has been taken by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who emphasised the importance of match fitness and red-ball form before Pakistan takes on South Africa in a two-match Test series on home soil. This initiative is part of the PCB’s broader plan to provide players with competitive exposure and platform.

The four players have been temporarily released from the national training camp to gain game time and competitive exposure in the QEAT.

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According to the same report, Mohammad Rizwan and Sajid Khan will represent the Peshawar Region, Salman Ali Agha will play for Sialkot, and Hasan Ali is set to feature for Lahore Whites in the first round of the tournament.

It is worth noting that the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy will begin on October 6, 2025. The first match will be played between Faisalabad and Karachi Blues. The final match of the prestigious tournament will be played on November 29, 2025. Another striking factor about this year's tournament is that ten teams will feature, a significant increase from the traditional eight. 

Pakistan will play against South Africa in a two-match Test series. The first match of the series will be played from October 12 to 16, 2025, at the Gaddafi Stadium. The second match will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 20.