Pakistan’s likely squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is taking shape, with sources indicating that final consultations are expected later this week before the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) makes an official announcement.
According to sources, white-ball head coach Mike Hesson is due in Lahore after the conclusion of Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka. The squad is expected to be finalized following discussions between the coaching staff and selectors, and will be announced after approval from PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
The PCB has already submitted a preliminary list of players to the ICC for the tournament. However, sources say the board can still revise that list until January 31 without requiring approval from the ICC.
Pakistan’s T20I squad is returning home after the Sri Lanka series, and further discussions are expected involving captain Salman Ali Agha as the PCB moves closer to locking in its final combinations.
Pakistan’s Rumored T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
| Salman Ali Agha (c) | Sahibzada Farhan | Saim Ayub |
| Shadab Khan | Fakhar Zaman | Babar Azam |
| Faheem Ashraf | Mohammad Nawaz | Usman Khan |
| Naseem Shah | Shaheen Afridi | Abrar Ahmed |
| Haris Rauf | Salman Mirza | Khawaja Nafay |
Sources added that Abdul Samad, Mohammad Wasim Jr, and Usman Tariq are likely to be considered among the reserve options.
On the scheduling front, the PCB has also shared a proposed plan for Australia’s upcoming T20I visit with Cricket Australia, with two draft itineraries being discussed for a three-match series. The proposed plan suggests Australia could arrive on January 26 or 27 and depart on February 2 or 3, with tentative match dates discussed for January 29 and 31, and February 1.
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