Pakistan squad announced
18 September 1997
New T&T/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes Media Release

1. Wasim Akram (Captain)
2. Basit Ali
3. Sajid Ali
4. Naeem Ashraf
5. Zahoor Elahi
6. Asif Mujtaba
7. Aamer Sohail

Organisers revealed that Wasim became available after they discovered that he was in the last stages of recovery from a shoulder injury. He made it clear that he wanted to play in the Sixes as part of his come back plans and he advised his board accordin gly. Akram has always held the Sixes in high regard and he commented.

"The players all love playing in this tournament. We've competed in the Sixes before, it is a great event and we're looking forward to coming back. I think we have a chance of winning the whole competition again." Pakistan last won the tourname nt in 1992.

Organisers also acknowledged that, in light of the strength of the Pakistan team, it was not now worth pursuing an Asian All Star team. Papu Butani, Executive Director of Cricket World International said "Wasim Akram and his team of stars will set t he Stadium alight. The big names of cricket will be in town which is terrific news for the tournament."