The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday unveiled a significantly revamped 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, naming Salman Ali Agha as the new captain to lead a team blending seasoned veterans with six players receiving their first call-up for a global tournament.
The national contingent was revealed during a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium, which was addressed by Director High Performance and selection committee member Aqib Javed, newly appointed T20I captain Salman Ali Agha, and white-ball head coach Michael James Hesson.
In a notable infusion of fresh talent, six cricketers have earned their maiden selections for a major global event. The list includes captain Salman Ali Agha himself, alongside Faheem Ashraf, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Sahibzada Farhan, and Usman Tariq.
The squad, however, retains a core of experienced campaigners. Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, and Usman Khan have all previously featured in one or more editions of the T20 World Cup since 2021.
The 20-team competition is scheduled to be co-hosted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), running from 7 February to 8 March.
Pakistan, placed in Group A, will commence their campaign against the Netherlands on 7 February in Colombo. As part of their final preparations, the team is set to play a three-match T20I series against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium on 29 and 31 January, and 1 February. The squad’s preparatory camp began on Sunday.
Pakistan Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026:
Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk) and Usman Tariq.