Pakistan Submits 2026 T20 World Cup Squad: Injured Afridi, Babar Azam Included?

• Pakistan reportedly submitted its provisional 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup to ICC by the January 1 deadline.
• The squad, though not public, includes injured Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam, and Shadab Khan, who recently returned to competitive cricket.
• Haris Rauf is not in the provisional squad; Shaheen's final selection depends on his knee injury recovery.
• Teams can alter provisional squads until January 31 without ICC approval; later changes require clearance.
• The 2026 T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with Pakistan playing all its matches in Sri Lanka.

Why It Matters: Pakistan met the ICC deadline for its 2026 T20 World Cup provisional squad, including key players.