ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has finalized its World Cup squad for the upcoming Cricket World Cup, sources confirmed on Wednesday. The final 15-member team includes several new faces while leaving out some established stars.
Babar Azam, the former captain, has been included in the World Cup squad and will lead Pakistan in the mega event. However, star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and fast bowler Haris Rauf did not make the final cut, surprising many fans.
Other confirmed players in the World Cup squad include Salman Ali Agha, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, and Shadab Khan. Khawaja Nafay has also been included, strengthening the batting lineup.
The team will feature Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nawaz as all-rounders. Spin duties will be handled primarily by Abrar Ahmed, with Usman Khan also included in the spin department.
Pakistan’s pace attack will be led by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. Additional fast bowlers Usman Tariq and Salman Mirza have been included to provide depth in the bowling unit.
Sources also confirmed that Waseem Junior, Abdul Samad, and Hasan Ali will remain on standby as reserves. These players will step in if injuries or last-minute changes occur before the tournament begins.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is expected to officially announce the World Cup squad soon. Fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation as the team prepares for its campaign on the global stage. Analysts say the mix of experienced players and emerging talent gives Pakistan a balanced squad ready to compete.
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With the final team now set, attention turns to pre-tournament preparations. Pakistan aims to perform strongly in the World Cup, with leadership under Babar Azam and a combination of solid batting, spin, and pace bowling.
