The probable Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup and the home series against Australia is expected to be finalized this week, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) moves closer to announcing the final team.
Sources say head coach Mike Hesson is scheduled to arrive in Lahore after the conclusion of Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka.
Members of the national T20 squad are returning home today after completing the Sri Lanka series. Final consultations will be held between head coach Mike Hesson, captain Salman Ali Agha, and the national selectors.
According to sources, once the consultation process is completed, the squad will be formally announced with the approval of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The PCB has already submitted an initial list of players to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the T20 World Cup.
The PCB is allowed to make changes to the submitted list without ICC approval until January 31.
Probable Pakistan Squad for T20 World Cup and Australia Series
Sources say the players likely to be included in the Pakistan squad are:
- Salman Ali Agha (Captain)
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Fakhar Zaman
- Shadab Khan
- Babar Azam
- Faheem Ashraf
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Usman Khan
- Abrar Ahmed
Fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, along with Salman Mirza and Khawaja Nafi, are also among the probable players.
Meanwhile, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Wasim Jr, and Usman Tariq are expected to be named as reserve players.
