Pakistan T20 Team players
Pakistan's 15-Member T20 World Cup Squad
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially announced the 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on January 25, 2026.
The tournament is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, though Pakistan will play all their matches in Sri Lanka. The squad features some high-profile returns but is notably missing seasoned players like Haris Rauf and Mohammad Rizwan.
Pakistan's 15-Member Squad
| Player | Role |
| Salman Ali Agha (c) | All-rounder / Captain |
| Babar Azam | Batter |
| Fakhar Zaman | Batter |
| Saim Ayub | Batter |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Usman Khan | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Khawaja Mohammad Nafay | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Shadab Khan | All-rounder (Spin) |
| Mohammad Nawaz | All-rounder (Spin) |
| Faheem Ashraf | All-rounder (Pace) |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Bowler (Fast) |
| Naseem Shah | Bowler (Fast) |
| Mohammad Salman Mirza | Bowler (Fast) |
| Abrar Ahmed | Bowler (Spin) |
| Usman Tariq | Bowler (Spin) |
Key Highlights
Leadership Change: Salman Ali Agha has been appointed captain, taking the lead for this major global event.
Major Omissions: Haris Rauf (dropped to accommodate team combinations for Sri Lankan pitches) and Mohammad Rizwan are the most significant names missing from the list.
Spin Strength: Given the conditions in Sri Lanka, the selectors have leaned heavily on spin, including the mystery of Usman Tariq and the return of Abrar Ahmed.
Pace Battery: Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah will lead the fast-bowling department along with the relatively new Salman Mirza.
Pakistan’s Group A Schedule
All matches are currently scheduled to take place in Colombo:
Feb 7: vs Netherlands
Feb 10: vs USA
Feb 15: vs India
Feb 18: vs Namibia
Note: While the squad is final, participation remains subject to government approval following recent geopolitical discussions regarding tournament hosting.