The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized its 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held next month in the USA and the Caribbean.
Leading the team will be Captain Babar Azam, with three players named in the reserves.
Among the notable inclusions is Abbas Afridi, making his debut in a World Cup squad. The young fast bowler has caught the selectors’ eyes with his impressive performances in the PSL and international matches, joining a formidable pace attack that includes Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf.
Babar Azam, widely regarded as one of the world’s top batsmen, will anchor the batting lineup. The squad also features powerful hitters and versatile all-rounders like Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Azam Khan, ensuring a balanced approach in both batting and bowling.
Explosive starts are expected from Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, while Mohammad Rizwan can steady the innings through to the death overs.
In case of injuries or unforeseen circumstances, Salman Ali Agha, Hassan Ali, and Irfan Khan Niazi will be on standby as reserves.
The team has already arrived in England to play four T20Is from May 22 to 30, which will serve as their final preparation before the mega event in June.
The final squad announcement is due before the May 25 cut-off date set by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Pakistan’s 15-Man Squad for the T20 World Cup:
- Babar Azam (c)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Usman Khan
- Azam Khan
- Imad Wasim
- Shadab Khan
- Saim Ayub
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Abrar Ahmed
- Shaheen Afridi
- Mohammad Amir
- Naseem Shah
- Abbas Afridi
- Haris Rauf
