The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced an 18-member national men’s hockey team for the upcoming three-match series against the Bangladesh national hockey team in Dhaka from 13–16 November 2025.
Leadership & Logistics
Veteran campaigner Ammad Shakeel Butt will captain the side. The squad is set to depart early from Lahore to Dhaka ahead of the opening fixture.
Selected Squad
The Hockey team features:
- Ammad Shakeel Butt
- Abdullah Ishtiaq Khan
- Muneeb‑ur‑Rehman
- Muhammad Sufyan Khan
- Muhammad Abdullah
- Hammaduddin Anjum
- Abdul Manan
- Moeen Shakeel
- Zakariya Hayat
- Arshad Liaqat
- Ghazanfar Ali
- Rana Abdul Waheed
- Afraz Khan
- Abdul Hannan Shahid
- Abdul Rehman
- Rana Muhammad Waleed
- Ahmed Nadeem
- Junaid Manzoor
Hockey Stakes & Significance
The series doubles as a critical qualifier: the winner will advance to the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers. Pakistan’s participation in this play-off comes after their non-appearance in the 2025 Asia Cup, forcing them into this direct challenge.
What to Watch
- Pakistan’s ability to reclaim form and reaffirm its legacy on the international stage.
- Bangladesh’s home-advantage and desire to upset a traditional hockey powerhouse.
- How the selected squad blends experience with youth under Ammad Butt’s captaincy in a high-pressure environment.
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