Pakistan Announces 15-Member Squad for T20 World Cup
Salman Ali Agha to Lead National TeamKarachi: Pakistan has announced its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026.Salman Ali Agha has been appointed captain of the national T20 team. The squad includes Faheem Ashraf, Khawaja Muhammad Nafay, Muhammad Salman Mirza, and Sahibzada Farhan.Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah…
Salman Ali Agha to Lead National Team
Karachi: Pakistan has announced its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026.
Salman Ali Agha has been appointed captain of the national T20 team. The squad includes Faheem Ashraf, Khawaja Muhammad Nafay, Muhammad Salman Mirza, and Sahibzada Farhan.
Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, and Naseem Shah will also be part of the squad.
Pakistan will begin its World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on February 7. T20 World Cup matches will be held from February 7 to March 8. Preparation for the World Cup will commence with a three-match T20 series against Australia.
The announcement marks a significant moment for Pakistani cricket, with Salman Ali Agha taking on the captaincy role. The inclusion of experienced players like Babar Azam alongside emerging talent suggests a balanced approach to the tournament. The squad combines batting firepower with a strong bowling attack featuring pace and spin options.
The team’s warm-up series against Australia will be crucial for fine-tuning combinations and match fitness ahead of the global tournament. Pakistan cricket fans will be watching closely to see how this squad performs under new leadership on the world stage.
