Pakistan Announces T20 World Cup Squad Amid Boycott Threats

• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, despite earlier boycott threats.
• PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi had criticized ICC for excluding Bangladesh from the tournament and hinted at Pakistan's withdrawal.
• Salman Ali Agha will captain the Pakistan team in the tournament, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
• Senior players Mohammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf were not included in the squad, while Babar Azam retained his place.
• Pakistan is in Group A with Netherlands, USA, Namibia, and India, playing its first match against Netherlands in Colombo.

Why It Matters: Pakistan confirmed its T20 World Cup squad despite boycott threats, with Salman Ali Agha as captain.