Key Highlights
- However, Pakistan are yet to name their provisional squad, even though the deadline has passed.
- So, does that mean that the Men in Green have failed to meet the deadline of the ICC?
- However, that is far from what actually happened. According to a report by PTI, Pakistan have sent a provisional 15-man squad to the ICC, but are yet to make it public.
- The board has completed the squad and submitred it well before the deadline, according to a source close the proceedings. Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi Included In Pakistan Provisional Squad For T20 World Cup 2026The Pakistan provisional squad will feature the lies of Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan. Shadab, sidelined from international cricket since May due to a shoulder injury, recently returned to action in the Big Bash League and has been selected for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, which begins on January 7.
- The series is expected to play a decisive role in shaping Pakistan’s final World Cup squad, according to sources. ALSO READ: India's Tour To Bangladesh In JeopardyMost players picked for the provisional group are part of the Sri Lanka tour.