ICC confirm Scotland to replace Bangladesh at upcoming T20 World Cup
Scotland has replaced Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup, the International Cricket Council has confirmed, after the Asian side refused to participate in any matches played in India.
Pakistan reveal squad for upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
The team was unveiled at a press conference led by PCB Director High Performance and member men's national selection committee Aqib Javed, Pakistan's T20I captain Salman Ali Agha and white-ball head coach Michael James Hesson at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Sunday morning.
Pakistan are set to face Netherlands in their opening Group A fixture on 7 February in Colombo, a group which includes United States, Namibia and defending champions India.
The PCB also revealed that Pakistan will also face Australia ahead of the tournament, in a three-match T20I series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 29, 31 January and 1 February with the preparation camp starting today [Sunday].
Pakistan T20 World Cup Squad:
Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk) and Usman Tariq.
Shaheen Shah Afridi recovers from injury and named in Pakistan T20I squad
Shaheen Shah Afridi has recovered from injury and been named in Pakistan's squad for the three-match T20I series against Australia starting next week.
New Zealand lose Adam Milne due to injury ahead of T20 World Cup
New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup after picking up a hamstring injury during his stint playing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20.
Proteas Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira ruled out T20 World Cup
Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to injury, resulting in Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs being called up to the Proteas squad.