Pakistan not to take Bangladesh lightly: Zaman

KARACHI: Pakistan head coach Olympian Tahir Zaman told The News that the training camp of the national team will begin on November 20 in Islamabad and continue until the team’s departure for Bangladesh.

Around 25 to 30 players will take part in the camp.

The matches will be played in Dhaka on November 13, 14, and 16. The winner will qualify for the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup Qualification Tournaments.

He said that the players are currently participating in the Chief of Naval Staff Hockey Tournament, while several junior team members who are also part of the senior squad will feature in the Sultan Johor Bahru Hockey Tournament this month. “This continuous participation in competitions will help the players maintain their form and fitness,” he added.

Tahir Zaman said that the camp’s training plan will focus on preparing for both the Bangladesh series and the FIH Pro League. Pakistan will play four matches in Argentina, starting with their opening game against the Netherlands on December 9.