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SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2021 Winther takes two-shot lead in windy The wind is quite severe now. We were lucky. On the last three or four holes it was really starting to pick up. Playing around 15-20 yards further, you’ve got to be on your game.

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QNB STARS LEAGUE: ROUND 19 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS: Al Gharafa 1-3 Al Ahli; Al Khor 1-2 SC; Al Rayyan 2-0 Al Arabi

Qatar ExxonMobil Open: Bautista Agut, Basilashvili to clash in final

FAWAD HUSSAIN Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain celebrates hits victory against Russia's Andrey THE PENINSULA Rublev during their semi-final match of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha yesterday. Roberto Bautista Agut and Nikoloz Basilashvili will square off in the title clash of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open after posting commanding straight-set victories in their respective semi-finals, yesterday. At the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Spain’s Bautista Agut dis- patched defending champion Andrey Rublev in the first semi- final before an in-form Basilas- hvili brought an end to Taylor Fritz’s impressive run in the popular tournament. Fifth seeded Bautista Agut, who withstood a 2-hour-25 battle to oust top seed Dominic Thiem late on Thursday, looked the momentum in the next set In the other semi-final fea- “Probably nothing to lose at in solid form as he returned to breaking the 23-year-old turing the giant slayers, Basi- this point, because I had a pretty the centre court just hours after Russian in the first game. lashvili – the man who beat bad last eight months. I have the victory. Rublev broke back but he Roger Federer on Thursday – zero expectations when I’m on Playing in windy conditions, failed to resist his opponent advanced to the final after a court even though I’m playing. the Spaniard – a Doha 2019 after taking a 3-2 lead as the dominant 7-6 (3), 6-1 win over I’m feeling really well on court, winner – excelled with pow- Spaniard secured place in the Fritz, who defeated fourth- feeling physically really well, erful serves to defeat Russia’s final with a well-deserved win. seeded Denis Shapovalov in the feeling the ball, and I’m just a Rublev 6-3, 6-3 in 74 minutes. “It was very difficult to play quarter-final. bit more relaxed than I usually Rublev, who entered the tennis today, with the windy The World No.42, who am. That’s why I think I’m semi-final without hitting a ball conditions,” Bautista Agut, said saved a match point against playing really well this week,” – a bye in the first round fol- in an on-court interview after Federer, didn’t start the match he added. lowed by two walkovers – saw the win. comfortably winning only two Basilashvili hoped to con- his 20-match winning streak at “But I put a lot of pressure points from the first 10 but he tinue his form in the final ATP 500 events ending. on his second serve and played bounced back well to win the against Bautista Agut, who will The Russian World No.8, really good tennis. I played a first set in 52 minutes. seek his second Falcon Trophy, however, was facing an long match yesterday [against In the second set, Basilas- today. opponent who is in a brilliant Dominic Thiem], but I felt fresh hvili raced to a 3-0 lead and “He’s (Bautista Agut) very form and loves to win in Doha, and I had a lot of power on the wrapped up the win in 75 good player. He plays espe- where he has won nine consec- court.” minutes, denying Fritz a chance cially in Doha very well. He utive matches. “This court and tournament of making a comeback. won this tournament. He’s very Bautista Agut broke Rublev is one of my favourites,” the “To reach the final means a good baseline player and he to take a 3-1 lead in the first set 32-year-old added. lot. I am playing well and I am doesn’t have many errors, so and his fabulous winners “I played one of my best relaxed. It’s great to play in it’s going to be tough match for helped him seal the opener in matches here in Qatar two front of a crowd and a nice me. It will be, at the same time, 30 minutes. years ago, and I hope I can win atmosphere,” the Georgian, who very interesting. So really Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia in action against USA's Taylor With Rublev struggling with one more match tomorrow,” he broke a five-match losing looking forward for tomor- Fritz during their semi-final match yesterday. errors, the Spaniard maintained said. streak in Doha, said. row’s match.”

Jack Miller (right) in action at Losail International Circuit. FIFA World Cup 2022, Coach Sanchez picks Asian Cup China 2023 Qatar squad for Qatar to hosts European qualifiers Group E matches of Asian Qualifiers THE PENINSULA – DOHA QATAR SQUAD: Pedro Miguel, Salem Al Hajri, QNA – KUALA LUMPUR Coach Felix Sanchez (pictured) yesterday named Tariq Salman, Abdel-Karim a squad of 28 players who will be travelling to Hassan, Boualam Khokhi, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) yesterday Hungary for Qatar’s European qualifiers for the Hassan Al Haydos, Youssef confirmed the centralised venues for the Asian 2022 FIFA World Cup. Abdel-Razzaq, Ahmed Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 MotoGP: Miller tops 2021 The squad will start training today at Aspire Suhail, Musab Khader and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 matches Academy following the conclusion of the 19th and Muhammad Waad scheduled to take place from May 31 to June 15. round of the QNB Stars League matches before (Al Sadd). Salah Zakaria, FIFA World Cup 2022 host Qatar will pre-season test at Losail flying out for Hungaryy on March 20. Bassam Al Rawi,R Asim welcome Group E opponents Oman, Afghan- The Asian championsmpions will join Group A – Madibu,Madibu, Mu`zahin,Mu`z Karim istan, India and Bangladesh with Japan set to alongside UEFA Euroro 2016 winners Por-Por- Boudiaf,Boudiaf, Ismail Muhammad, provide the stage for the matches in Group F THE PENINSULA – DOHA tugal, Serbia, Republicblic of Ireland, Lux-Lux- MuhammadMuhammad Muntari,M and comprising Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, embourg, and Azerbaijan.rbaijan. Myanmar and Mongolia, the AFC said in a Abdullah Abd al-Salam (Al After five days of action at the Losail International Circuit, the Official Qatar will playy their ‘home’ fix-fix- statement on its website. Duhail).Duhail). AhmedAhme Ala Al Din, Qatar Test eventually saw Jack Miller and Ducati Lenovo Team head tures on Europeann soil in order to China will host Group A which comprises HumamHumam Al Amin,Am Muayyad into Round 1 of the MotoGP season as the combination to beat. facilitate shorter travelavel ttimesimes fforor leaders Syria, Philippines, Maldives and Guam Miller’s 1:53.183 is the fastest ever two-wheel lap set in Qatar. The their group opponents.ents. HassanHassan anda Tamim with Kuwait confirmed as the host for Group B Bologna factory are chased by a trio of Yamahas who are all within a As the FIFA Worldorld Cup 2022 Al MuhaizehM (Al which includes Australia, Jordan, Nepal and tenth and a half, as Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), host nation, Qatar hhasas already Gharafa)Gh Ahmed Chinese Taipei. Bahrain will stage the matches teammate Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Yamaha qualified for the tournament.urnament. Fathi and in Group C which features table-toppers Iraq, SRT) enjoy a successful pre-season. Though Qatar automaticallyomatically Mahmoud Islamic Republic of Iran, Hong Kong and Cam- qualify being the hosts but are AAbu Nada (Al bodia, while Saudi Arabia have been selected MOTOGP QATAR TEST - TOP 10 taking part in the qualifyingualifying to get Arabi) Abdul to hold the matches in Group D, which include 1. Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team) 5. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo match practice in tthehe lead uupp to Aziz Hatem the likes of Uzbekistan, Singapore, Yemen and – 1:53.183 Team) + 0.261 the 2022 FIFA Worldrld CuCup.p. (Al Rayyan) Palestine. 2. Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy 6. Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Qatar take on Luxembourguxembourg inin KKhaled Munir The United Arab Emirates have been selected Yamaha MotoGP) + 0.061 Gresini) + 0.457 their first match on MarchMarch 24.24. (Al Wakrah) as the host for Group G, which consists of 3. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy 7. Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar) + 0.644 The second match wwillill be COACH: Felix Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia while Yamaha MotoGP) + 0.080 8. Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) + 0.677 against Azerbaijann oonn Sanchez Korea Republic will stage the matches for Group 4. Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Yamaha 9. Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing) + 0.716 March 27. H, which include leaders Turkmenistan, SRT) + 0.140 10. Pol Espargaro (Repsol Honda) + 0.716 Lebanon, DPR Korea and Sri Lanka. SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2021 SPORT 15

Commercial Bank Qatar Masters: Dane cards five birdies to post impressive score Winther takes two-shot lead in windy Doha

POS COUNTRY / PLAYER SCORE R1 R2 TOTAL EUROPEAN TOUR – DOHA late bogeys to admitted he was easy to putt on. They are very fall into a five 1 (DEN) Jeff Winther -8 67 67 134 fortunate to avoid true. The condition is the same Jeff Winther will take a way tie for 2 (WAL) Jamie Donaldson -6 68 68 136 the worst of the as last year, it’s beautiful.” two-shot lead into the second. (ENG) Jack Senior -6 68 68 136 wind. Ryder Cup star Donaldson weekend at the 2021 Joining He said: “The made four birdies and one (RSA) Darren Fichardt -6` 68 68 136 Commercial Bank Qatar Samooja and wind is quite bogey in his 68, while Senior Masters after making the most Fichardt on six (FIN) Kalle Samooja -6 65 71 136 severe now. We achieved the same score of favourable scoring condi- under were (USA) Kurt Kitayama -6 67 69 136 were lucky. On the thanks to an eagle, three tions before the weather American Kurt 7 (RSA) Brandon Stone -5 69 68 137 last three or four birdies and two bogeys. turned on day two. Kitayama, (ITA) Nino Bertasio -5 65 72 137 holes it was really Fichardt also made an The Dane began his second Welshman (ENG) Chris Paisley -5 67 70 137 starting to pick up. eagle in his second round 68 round at 6.45am yesterday and Jamie Don- (DEN) Joachim B Hansen -5 66 71 137 Playing around - holing out from 76 yards at carded five birdies and a single aldson and Eng- 15-20 yards the par four tenth - while (PAR) Fabrizio Zanotti -5 67 70 137 bogey to post a second suc- land’s Jack further, you’ve got Samooja mixed four birdies cessive 67 and get to eight Senior. (BEL) Thomas Pieters -5 68 69 137 to be on your with four bogeys in a level under par for the Play was (FRA) Matthieu Pavon -5 68 69 137 game. par 71 and Kitayama carded tournament. suspended due (RSA) Garrick Higgo -5 66 71 137 “I love coming six birdies and four bogeys The wind picked up signif- to fading light at back here. I have in his 69. icantly as the day wore on and 5.40pm local good memories Englishman Chris Wood none of the later starters were time, with Joakim Lagergren, the sixth. The 32-year-old from last year even though two was the only player in the able to dethrone Winther as who is four under with three caught fire after the turn, guys knocked me out. field to keep his card clean they bore the brunt of the holes still to complete, one of though, following up birdies at “I really like this course - yesterday, making three conditions. 15 players who must return the tenth and 13th with back it’s great to play and the con- birdies and no bogeys in his Finn Kalle Samooja and early today. to back gains on the 15th and ditions are fantastic. I haven’t 68. South African Darren Fichardt Morning starter Winther 16th - the latter coming played for three weeks, but - who won this event in 2003 began the day three shots off courtesy of a 24 foot putt. coming out here is fantastic. - both joined Winther at the the pace and remained at four Winther, who finished in a “The greens are very nice. summit during their second under as he reached the turn tie for third here last year, is I don’t want to jinx myself but rounds but were unable to stay after cancelling out his birdie enjoying being back at Edu- I think they are there as they each made two at the second with a bogey on cation City Golf Club and

I love coming back here. I have good memories from last year even though two guys knocked me out. I really like this course - it’s great to play and the conditions are fantastic. I haven’t played for three weeks, but coming out here is fantastic. The greens are very nice. I don’t want Masahiro Kawamura of Japan to jinx myself but I think they are easy to putt on. They are very true. plays during Day Two of Jeff Winther the Commercial Bank Qatar The condition is the same as last year, it’s beautiful: Masters at Education City Golf Club yesterday. Unbeaten Ondrej, David champions in Doha; Alix, April clinch women's title

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The 14th-seeded Czechs Ondrej Perusic and David Schweiner continued their winning streak at the Katara Beach Volleyball Cup 4-star in Doha to win their first ever gold on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. Yesterday, at Al Gharafa Beach, they defeated Brazil's Evandro Goncalves and ) in the final with a 21-16, 21-19 scoreline. Fourth-seeded Taylor Qatar SC's Bashar Rasan (left) celebrates with Crabb and Jacob Gibb of USA team-mates after scoring against Al Khor yesterday. grabbed the bronze. It was their second World Tour medal, after their Chetumal 4-star gold in 2019. QSL: Qatar SC back “We were not expecting it and I cannot really describe the The podium winners of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour - Katara Beach Volleyball Cup 4-star emotions and feelings that we men's tournament, posing for a photograph with officials at Al Gharafa Beach yesterday. in top four with 2-1 currently have. I’m really happy with our performance during the whole tournament, because Ranking took the medals with win over Al Khor finally it was not ups and second-seeded Alix Klineman downs. We had no downs, apart and April Ross of USA claiming from my side-out in the second the historic first Doha gold for THE PENINSULA – DOHA set of the final, and I’m really women, their fifth on the FIVB happy with this,” Schweiner Beach Volleyball World Tour so Qatar Sports Club returned to the top said holding the trophy. far. four of the QNB Stars League Meanwhile, in the women's The number one pair in the standings following a 2-1 comeback tournament, the top three world, world champions Sarah win over Al Khor at the Suhaim bin teams of the FIVB World Pavan and Melissa Hamad Stadium in their Round 19 match yesterday. ROUND 19 RESULTS Czech David The victory took their points Al Sailiya 0 - 2 Al Duhail Schweiner blocks tally to 31 as they climbed back to Al Kharaitiyat 3-1 Umm Salal a shot by Brazil's fourth spot after Al Ghara lost to Al Al Sadd 1-1 Al Wakrah Gustavo Carvalhaes Ahli in their Round 19 match earlier Al Gharafa 1-3 Al Ahli (Guto) during yesterday. Al Khor 1-2 Qatar SC yesterday's men's Al Khor's position remains final. unchanged as they occupy the 11th Al Rayyan 2-0 Al Arabi place with 14 points. Alexandra Klineman of the USA hits a shot while Canada's Sarah During the first half in yester- Pavan attempts to block her attempt during the women's final. day's match, Al Khor took the lead through a goal from Giannis Fetfatzisdis (21) before goals from Hamid Ismail (55) and Bashar Humana-Paredes of Canada set, Alix and April reacted to a Rasan (72) secured the victory for the hosts. settled for the silver. They now four-point breakaway by Pavan Earlier, Al Ahli beat Al Gharafa 3-1 at the same venue. have 11 World Tour medals on and Melissa with a five-point Omid Ebrahimi (34th minute), Abdulrasheed Ibrahim their belt. run of their own. (67th minute) and Hernan Perez (89th minute) scored the goals Third-seeded Brazilians And it was a battle for every for Al Ahli, while Serge Kanon (83rd minute) was the scorer for Agatha Bednarczuk and point again, with frequent Al Gharafa. Eduarda Santos Lisboa claimed changes in the lead into the The match also witnessed the dismissal of Al Ahli’s Nasser third place and the bronze. It money time, when the Amer- Khalfan in the 82nd minute. was their 16th medal out of 33 icans denied the first set point The Brigadiers moved on to 29 points following their ninth participations on the World for the Canadians and April hit win, while Al Gharafa remained on 30 points. It was a great turn- Tour. the winner for 22-20. around for Al Ahli, who suffered a 0-4 defeat to The Cheetahs in Full of fresh energy and The tight fight continued in the first leg. desire for victory, both teams the second set, but towards the Later, at Al Sadd Stadium, Al Rayyan beat Al Arabi 2-0. entered the gold medal match end of it Alix and April put more Star Ivorian striker Yohan Boli scored on either half (15th and engaging in a tough point-for- precision into their game and 84th minutes) as Al Rayyan are now on 34 points with their 10th point battle. edged out to a 2-0 (22-20, victory. Halfway through the first 21-18) victory. Al Arabi remained on 26 points following their seventh defeat. Sport SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2021 14

Japan's Mima Ito German star Ruwen serves to South Filus in action against WTT Star Contender finalists Korea's Jinee Slovakian Darko Jeon. Iton booked Jorgic during their Action during the semi-finals of the Middle East Hub - WTT Star Contender Doha 2021 yesterday a berth in the semi-final match in at the Lusail Sports Arena. Germany's Ruwen Filus will meet Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto in women's singles Doha yesterday. Filus the men's final today while Tianwei Feng of Singapore and Japan's Mima Ito will face off in final with a 4-1 booked a place the women's final. win yesterday. in the final after a 4-2 win.

Tianwei Feng of Singapore beat Roumanian Elizabeta Samara 4-0 in the semi-final.

Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto returns the ball to Germany's Dimitrij Ovtcharov during their singles semi-finals yesterday. Harimoto won 4-2. The popular swimmer says Qatar deserves credit for staging FINA meet Peruvian star Maria Alejandra eyes Games berth

FAWAD HUSSAIN competitions after the COVID-19 pan- It is difficult but not impossible; the Q: How do you see the field in Doha THE PENINSULA demic swept away the events last year. truth is that sport has helped me a lot for women’s race? Following are excerpts from an to have clear objectives, in sport and in This is the strongest meet of the year Peru’s swimming star Maria Alejandra interview with the Peruvian life. because it has all the swimmers who Bramont Arias Garcia (pictured) is in swimmer. Q: These are difficult times because have already qualified for the Olympics Doha to take part in the season- Q: Only you are representing Peru of the COVID-19 pandemic, how do and also those who want to do it like opening meet of the FINA/CNSG among the female athletes. How is you see returning to top-notch me. I have had the opportunity to train Marathon Swim World Series 2021 set the swimming scene in your country? swimming competitions? with Ana (Marcela) many times, and the to take place at the stunning Katara Unfortunately due to the pandemic, Returning to competitions has not truth is that I could say that she is Beach, today. water sports have been put aside. That been so difficult for me because it is an already ready to go with everything in The 21-year-old is preparing for the is why those of us who have the oppor- environment that I like a lot, what has Tokyo 2020. Olympic qualifying event to take place tunity to leave the country to do our been difficult for me is to return to the Q How does bio-bubble, which in May in Fukuoka, Japan, as she aims sport show that we are still present routine of training, studying, eating and swimmers have to be in during to qualify for this year’s Tokyo Games. worldwide. sleeping. events, affect you? Tomorrow’s meet will be the third Q: What are your ambitions in Q: How do you see QSA’s role in It is something different but we have time in the Qatari capital for the swimming in general and open water bringing back the action? to start getting used to it because from Peruvian star, who started swimming in particular. Who is your favourite Thank you very much to Qatar now on the events will be this way. at the age of 15 and is a silver medalist swimmer? swimming for allowing all swimmers Q What are your targets this year that at the World Junior Championship. My main goal is to qualify for the from different countries to be here also includes Olympic Games? In an interview with The Olympics. We are getting closer to this despite the circumstances that the world My qualification is May 29 in Peninsula, Maria Alejandra, who also goal. One of my favourite swimmers is going through. This is my third time Fukuoka. It has been difficult this year featured in the South American and is Ana Marcela Cunha (Brazil), who is in Qatar, I really like this city. And the but the truth is that it helped me a lot Pan American World Cups, praised the the best swimmer in the world and also Administration Degree at the Uni- best thing is that they have a very good mentally, I am stronger than ever. After Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) for a magnificent person. versity of Lima, how do you take the setting and organisation to carry out this this championship, I will continue bringing back the FINA open water Q: You are also a student of the challenge of studies and swimming? type of competition. training hard to be able to fulfil my goal.

Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) President Khalil Al Jabir and members of the LOC are seen during a technical meeting prior to today’s FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series 2021 set to take place at the stunning Katara Beach. RIGHT: Swimmers are seen during a training session yesterday. PICS@Qatar_swimming Archer, Roy help England crush India in series opener

REUTERS - AHMEDABAD England’s Dawid Malan and recalls England’s bowlers did the spadework before opener ’s explosive 49 helped secure a compre- celebrate victory Sharjeel Khan for hensive eight- victory against India in the first against India International in Ahmedabad yesterday. in Ahmedabad, Electing to field, and his men denied India, yesterday. T20 series in Africa India a strong start and eventually restricted them to a below-par 124-7 despite Shreyas Iyer’s breezy 67. Roy smashed three sixes and four boundaries in AP - ISLAMABAD his 32-ball blitz and England wrapped up victory with 4.3 overs to spare with Dawid Malan, who made 24 not Pakistan has recalled opening batsman Sharjeel Khan out, sealing the win with a six. after more than four years for next month’s Twenty20 After Morgan had won the toss and put India in, the international series in and Zimbabwe. tourists stifled the home team’s vaunted lineup The left-handed Sharjeel has been out of interna- with disciplined bowling backed up by sharp fielding. tional cricket are serving a 2-1/2-year ban for his India were reeling at 22-3 after the six powerplay involvement in a spot-fixing overs, with Rishabh Pant contributing 16 of those runs. scandal in 2017. Among the early to tumble was home He made his way back into the national team after captain Virat Kohli who fell for a trying to hit Adil scoring a century in this year’s PSL and was also the Rashid over the ring on the off-side. third-highest scorer in the league, which was suspended Pant made 21, hitting a six off (3-23) due to coronavirus last week. with a cheeky reverse-scoop before dis- There were question marks on Sharjeel’s fitness, missed him. but chief selector Mohammad Wasim said yesterday it Archer removed the big-hitting Hardik Pandya to was not the only criteria while selecting a player for deny India a late assault and the hosts barely went PAKISTAN SQUADS FOR TWIN TOURS international matches. above run-a-ball in their 20-overs despite Iyer’s fluent “At the end of the day, a player has to play cricket,” fifty. Test squad: (captain), Imran Butt, , Abdullah Shafique, Azhar he said during a press conference in Lahore. “I know Roy and effectively killed off the contest Ali, , Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, , Mohammad Nawaz, his fitness is not there where we want him to be, but with their 72-run opening partnership. Mohammad Rizwan, , , , Tabish Khan, Hasan we believe Sharjeel can win big matches for us.” Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Buttler for 28 and Ali, Shahnawaz Dhani, Nauman Ali, , Sajid Khan. Pakistan will play three one-day internationals and Washington Sundar denied Roy his fifty but Jonny ODI squad: Babar Azam (captain), Imam-ul-Haq, , Abdullah Shafique, four in South Africa, followed by three T20s Bairstow, who made 26 , and Malan completed Haider Ali, Danish Aziz, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shadab and two Test matches in Zimbabwe. the win for the tourists who were beaten 3-1 in the pre- Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Leg-spinner Yasir Shah was ruled out of the test ceding test series. Rauf, , Usman Qadir, . series in Zimbabwe with a left-knee injury, while The series assumes more importance for both teams T20 squad: Babar Azam (captain), , Sharjeel Khan, , spinners spinners Sajid Khan, Zahid Mahmood and as India will host the Twenty20 World Cup in Haider Ali, Danish Aziz, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nauman Ali were part of the extended 20-player test October-November. Rizwan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Mohammad squad. Uncapped 19-year-old fast bowler Shahnawaz Ahmedabad hosts all five matches in the series with Hasnain, Usman Qadir, Hasan Ali, . Dhani was a surprise inclusion in the Test squad after the second match scheduled for tomorrow. impressing in the PSL.