Pakistan Announce Squad for T20 World Cup 2026, Salman Ali Agha Named Captain, Babar Azam Included

Pakistan confirmed a 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, with Salman Ali Agha named captain. The announcement from the PCB sets up a campaign featuring senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi, as Pakistan target a strong run in the tournament.

The side will compete in Group A, where Pakistan are placed with India, Namibia, the Netherlands, and the USA. Progressing from this pool will be vital, and the management will expect consistent displays across all four group matches to stay in contention.

T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan squad and group

Pakistan open their T20 World Cup 2026 journey against the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. The fixture takes place on 7 February, the first day of the event, giving Salman Ali Agha an early test in leadership on a global stage.

Before the ICC tournament, Pakistan host Australia in a three-match T20I series, which will act as preparation. The games are scheduled for 29 January, 31 January, and 1 February. This home series should help the management fine-tune roles and combinations ahead of the World Cup.

T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan squad fixtures and build-up

The PCB revealed the squad during a press conference featuring PCB Director of High Performance Aqib Javed. Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha and white-ball head coach Mike Hesson also attended, underlining the importance of clarity in selection before the tournament in Sri Lanka.

The World Cup squad mixes experienced figures and newer faces. Batting depth comes from Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, and Khawaja Mohammad Nafay. Bowling duties will revolve around Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Salman Mirza, and Usman Tariq.

Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup 2026:

With the squad locked in, Pakistan now focus on tactical work and form ahead of 7 February. The group includes established stars and emerging players, and performances against Australia are likely to shape final roles before the T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway in Colombo.