Mohammad Haris poised to lead Stallions to glory in Champions One-Day Cup

Haris acknowledged the high expectations from fans as the tournament approaches

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Pakistan Shaheens captain Mohammad Haris is set to take on a new challenge as he steps into the role of skipper for the Stallions in the upcoming Champions One-Day Cup.

Haris will be joined by legendary cricketer Shoaib Malik, who will serve as the team's mentor, as they aim for victory in the prestigious tournament.

The Stallions are scheduled to begin their campaign against Shaheen Shah Afridi’s Lions on Friday, 13 September, with the match starting at 3 pm (local time).

Haris, excited by the strength of his squad, acknowledged the high expectations from fans as the tournament approaches.

“It is an honour to lead the star-studded Stallions in the Champions One-Day Cup. We have a strong squad, featuring some of the biggest names in Pakistan cricket, which naturally raises the expectations from the fans,” Haris said.

With Shoaib Malik, a former Pakistan and Stallions captain, acting as mentor, Haris aims to continue the Stallions’ legacy of success in domestic cricket.

“The Stallions have a rich legacy of winning in Pakistan’s domestic cricket. With the talent and resources we have at our disposal, I assure you that we will entertain both the crowds in the stadium and the television audiences during the tournament,” he said.

The Champions One-Day Cup is known for its competitive nature, featuring some of the best players in Pakistan. Haris is mindful of the challenges ahead, noting, “The Champions One-Day Cup is exciting in every sense. All the teams are strong, the conditions are challenging, and the 50-over format will truly test our abilities. I hope the fans in Faisalabad come out in large numbers to enjoy the tournament.”

As the Stallions prepare for their opening match on 13 September, their 20-man squad will be trimmed to 15 on 10 September, finalizing the team for the highly anticipated competition.

Stallions provisional squad (to be trimmed to 15 on 10 September):

Mohammad Haris (C), Abrar Ahmed, Adil Amin, Azam Khan, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Jahandad Khan, Junaid Ali, Maaz Ahmad Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Amir Khan, Saad Khan, Shamyl Hussain, Shan Masood, Tayyab Tahir, Ubaid Shah, Yasir Khan, Zaman Khan.

Mentor – Shoaib Malik

Stallions match schedule (All matches start at 3 pm local time):