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Shadab Khan Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Team Player

Shadab Khan

All-Rounder (Spin)

Shadab Khan is a vital all-rounder in Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Often called “Mr. T20” for his impact across all three departments—batting, bowling, and fielding—he remains one of the most senior figures in the dressing room.

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Player Profile

  • Full Name: Shadab Khan

  • Born: October 4, 1998 (Age 27)

  • Role: All-rounder (Right-handed Batter, Leg-spin Bowler)

  • Signature Skill: Sharp googlies and elite-level athleticism in the field.

  • Relationship: Son-in-law of former Pakistan legend Saqlain Mushtaq.

Recent Form & Comeback (Jan 2026)

  • Injury Return: Shadab recently returned to international cricket in January 2026 during the T20I series against Sri Lanka after recovering from shoulder surgery.

  • Match-Winning Return: In his first game back on January 7, 2026, he was named Player of the Match for taking 2/25 and scoring an unbeaten 18 off 12 balls, guiding Pakistan to a 6-wicket win.

  • Big Bash League 2025-26: Just before the World Cup, he featured for Sydney Thunder in Australia, where he picked up 10 wickets in 8 games, proving his fitness and rhythm.

  • PSL Dominance: He continues to captain Islamabad United and remains the franchise’s all-time leading wicket-taker. In the 2025 PSL season, he finished as one of the top all-rounders with 14 wickets and over 200 runs. 

    Role in the 2026 World Cup

    In the spin-friendly conditions of Sri Lanka, Shadab is expected to be captain Salman Ali Agha’s primary weapon in the middle overs. He will form a potent spin quartet alongside Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, and mystery spinner Usman Tariq. Additionally, he is likely to act as a “floater” in the batting order, used to attack specific spin match-ups in the middle overs.