Asia Cup Final: Pakistan Likely to Retain Winning XI, Captain Backs Saim Ayub Despite Poor Form
Dubai: Pakistan’s **probable playing XI** for the high-stakes **Asia Cup final against India** has been revealed, with sources indicating that the same team which defeated Bangladesh will take the field.
Captain **Salman Ali Agha** threw his support behind **Saim Ayub**, who has faced a tough run of form, being dismissed for a duck **four times in six Asia Cup matches**. Salman said Ayub is a highly talented player capable of representing Pakistan for the next decade, stressing that players like him must be backed.
He praised Ayub’s bowling and fielding contributions, noting his exceptional performances in those departments, and expressed confidence that the youngster could deliver a strong batting performance in the final.
**Probable Playing XI:** Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf.
