Pakistan Announces Roster for Upcoming T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan Announces Roster for Upcoming T20 World Cup 2026: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially revealed its 15-player team for the forthcoming T20 World Cup. The selection was confirmed following high-level discussions. Marking a key milestone as the national side intensifies its training for the major tournament.
Squad Selection Process
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi addressed the media in Lahore. Explaining that the final squad list was settled after internal board consultations. He noted that, as per standard protocol, the roster will be presented to the nation’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, for final endorsement. This step underscores the significance of the event for the country.
The Complete Player List
The selected players for the T20 World Cup are as follows:
- Batters: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Tariq, Salman Ali Agha (Captain)
- All-Rounders: Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza
- Wicketkeepers: Usman (primary), Khawaja Nafay
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
Tournament Logistics and Schedule
The 2026 T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. All of Pakistan’s group stage matches have been scheduled in Sri Lanka. The team’s campaign will begin in early February.
Pakistan’s Group Stage Fixtures
- Match 1: Pakistan vs. Netherlands on February 7 at Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo.
- Match 2: Pakistan vs. USA on February 10 at SSC, Colombo.
- Match 3: Pakistan vs. India on February 15 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
- Match 4: Pakistan vs. Namibia on February 18 at SSC, Colombo.
Conclusion
With a balanced squad now public, Pakistan enters the final phase of its World Cup preparations. The team’s journey will start in Colombo, featuring a highly awaited match against its traditional rival, India. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if this lineup can bring home the trophy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who is the captain of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad?
All-rounder Salman Ali Agha has been named the captain to lead the team in the tournament.
2. Where will Pakistan play all its group matches?
Due to the tournament’s co-hosting arrangement. All of Pakistan’s initial matches will be played in Sri Lanka, primarily in Colombo.
3. When is the Pakistan vs. India match scheduled?
The marquee group-stage clash between Pakistan and India is set for February 15 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
