PCB has announce Pakistan T20 World cup 2026 squad. Pakistan has finally announced its squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup during a press conference held in Lahore. Following Bangladesh’s removal from the ICC tournament, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that PCB will consult with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif before confirming the squad for the T20 World Cup.
The tournament will jointly host by Sri Lanka and India. With all of Pakistan’s matches scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka. The squad announcement comes as the team enters the final stage of preparations for the global event. The selectors have backed a core of seasoned international players while also rewarding consistent performers from recent bilateral series and domestic T20 competitions. The squad shows a strong balance across departments. With a focus on power-hitting in the middle order, versatile all-round options, and a varied bowling attack suited to modern T20 conditions.
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Salman Ali Agha (c), Usman Tariq, Saim Ayub Naseem, Shah Salman Mirza, Babar Azam. And Usman (wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz.
Pakistan will begin its World Cup campaign on February 7 against the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. The second group match will played on February 10 against the United States of America at the same venue. The much-anticipated group-stage clash against India is set for February 15 at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Pakistan will conclude its group matches on February 18 against Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.
Speaking after the announcement, team management expressed confidence in the group’s ability to compete against the world’s best. Emphasis has been placed on adaptability, fitness, and game awareness key factors expect to play a decisive role during the tournament. The captain will lead a side that aims to play fearless cricket. A style Pakistan have increasingly embraced in recent years. Coaching staff have also highlighted the importance of unity and calm under pressure, especially in high-stakes knockout matches.
Pakistan are expected to begin their T20 World Cup 2026 preparations with a series of training camps. And warm-up matches in the lead-up to the tournament, as they chase a second T20 world title.