Watch Video: Saqlain Mushtaq humorously announces Playing XI for Super Eight Stage

Former Pakistan cricket team hed coach Saqlain Mushtaq says his playing XI includes Cheeda, Maida, Bala, Ako, Fema, Cheema, Hera, Niko, Moto, Tony, Blue and twelfth player is Pappu,”  

ISLAMABAD: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-Feb 20^th, 2026) Former Pakistan cricket team head coach Saqlain Mushtaq sparked laughter during a televised program when he humorously revealed his “playing XI” for the Super Eight stage of the ongoing tournament.

During the programme, the host asked Mushtaq to share his preferred lineup against New Zealand. In a tongue-in-cheek response, he listed players with whimsical Names, saying, “My playing XI includes Cheeda, Maida, Bala, Ako, Fema, Cheema, Hera, Niko, Moto, Tony, Blue and the twelfth player is Pappu.”

The light-hearted announcement left everyone in the studio laughing.

Former captain Mohammad Hafeez joined in the amusement, remarking that Mushtaq’s lineup would go down as a “record.”

Saqlain Mushtaq added with a smile, “Since all the chaos is already made, we might as well give this a try,” further entertaining the audience.

The humorous segment offered a playful break from serious cricket discussions and was well-received by viewers across the country, highlighting Mushtaq’s wit and personality.