Pakistan Announces 15 Member Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Overview

Pakistan has officially announced its 15 member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Salman Ali Agha will lead the team, which includes a balanced mix of experienced stars and emerging talent. Pakistan will begin its World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on 7 February.

Pakistan Cricket Team squad announced for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally revealed the national team squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, marking a crucial step in the country preparation for the global tournament.

The announcement highlights Pakistan strategy of blending proven international performers with rising players to compete strongly on the world stage.

Salman Ali Agha Appointed Captain for T20 World Cup 2026

Salman Ali Agha has been named captain of Pakistan 15 member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. His appointment reflects the selectors confidence in his leadership skills and consistent performances in the shortest format of the game.

The PCB believes his calm approach and tactical awareness will play a vital role during high pressure matches.

Complete Pakistan Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The announced squad includes several experienced campaigners alongside dynamic young cricketers. The Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 squad consists of:

• Salman Ali Agha (Captain)
• Babar Azam
• Fakhar Zaman
• Shaheen Shah Afridi
• Shadab Khan
• Naseem Shah
• Mohammad Nawaz
• Abrar Ahmed
• Faheem Ashraf
• Sahibzada Farhan
• Saim Ayub
• Usman Khan
• Usman Tariq
• Khawaja Muhammad Nafi
• Mohammad Salman Mirza

This combination provides Pakistan with strong batting depth, versatile all round options, and a potent bowling attack.

Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule and Venues

Pakistan will begin its T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on 7 February with an opening match against the Netherlands.

The tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches scheduled from 7 February to 8 March 2026. Both countries offer conditions that test teams’ adaptability, making squad balance and strategy especially important.

Expectations from Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026

With a well rounded squad and experienced leadership, Pakistan enters the tournament aiming for a deep run. The presence of match winners in both batting and bowling increases expectations among fans and analysts alike.

Cricket experts believe that Pakistan performance will depend heavily on early momentum and consistency throughout the group stages.

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