The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026.
Salman Ali Agha has been named the captain of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup team. The squad includes a mix of experienced players and young talent, with the aim of making a strong impact in the global tournament.
The announced squad features: Fahim Ashraf, Khawaja Muhammad Nadeem, Muhammad Salman Mirza, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan, Saeem Ayub, Shadab Khan, and Naseem Shah.
Pakistan will begin its T20 World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on February 7, and the tournament will run until March 8, 2026.
Ahead of the World Cup, Pakistan will play a three-match T20 series against Australia as part of their preparation. The Australian team is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on January 28, with matches to be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on January 29, 31, and February 1.
This T20 series against Australia is expected to provide Pakistan with crucial match practice and help the players fine-tune their strategies ahead of the World Cup. The inclusion of both seasoned players like Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, and emerging talent ensures a balanced team capable of competing at the highest level.
