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Pakistan announce T20 World Cup squad amid participation doubts
Pakistan announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup but awaits government approval to confirm participation amid political tensions and ICC sanctions warnings.
- On Jan 25, Pakistan announced a 15-member T20 World Cup squad at a Gaddafi Stadium press conference in Lahore, naming Salman Ali Agha captain for the Feb 7 opener vs Netherlands in Colombo.
- PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan's participation requires government permission and the final call awaits Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's return, backing Bangladesh and accusing the ICC of `double standards`.
- The selectors recalled former captain Babar Azam despite his Big Bash League performance of 202 runs in 11 innings at a 103.06 strike rate, while fast bowler Haris Rauf was omitted and six players are set for World Cup debut.
- The International Cricket Council has warned Pakistan it could face sanctions including bilateral series suspension, denial of No Objection Certificates for PSL foreign players, and Asia Cup exclusion if it withdraws.
- With the Jan 30 ICC squad deadline looming, Pakistan start a three-match T20I series vs Australia January 29 at Gaddafi Stadium and the T20 World Cup runs February 7 to March 8, 2026 in Sri Lanka.
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