Hong Kong Cricket Sixes: 5-Over Matches with 6 Players, Tournament Returns After 7 Years; India to Participate

Unique Format and Rules

Let us remind you that this tournament was last played in 2017. Hong Kong Sixes is a six-a-side international cricket tournament. It is approved by the ICC. The tournament is organized by Cricket Hong Kong. The first edition of the tournament was played in 1992. The rules of this tournament are very special.

In this, every player (except the wicketkeeper) is required to bowl one over. There are six players in each team. A match of 5-5 overs is played. India has won this tournament only once so far. India defeated West Indies by 4 wickets in the final in 2005. Former Indian all-rounder Robin Singh was the captain of the Indian team.

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Pakistan Announces Squad

Pakistan has announced its team for this tournament. Faheem Ashraf will lead the seven-member team and Asif Ali will also be a part of this team. The Pakistan Cricket Board said, “Faheem Ashraf will lead the seven-member Pakistani team that will participate in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes at Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground in Hong Kong. The 12-team tournament will be played from November 1 to 3.”

• Pakistan squad for the tournament: Faheem Ashraf (captain), Aamer Yamin, Asif Ali, Danish Aziz, Hussain Talat, Muhammad Akhlaq (wicketkeeper) and Shahab Khan.