Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha addresses pre-series convention on the eve of the T20I tri-series in opposition to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on November 17, 2025. — X/@TheRealPCB
LAHORE: Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha hinted that no main adjustments can be made within the nationwide squad forward of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, saying the crew mixture has already been settled after “months of preparation.”
Talking on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) podcast, Salman mentioned he doesn’t foresee any large change earlier than the mega occasion.
“I don’t think there will be any major changes before the World Cup. This is the combination we will continue with,” he said. The T20I captain said that all players have been assigned their roles and will move forward with the same structure.
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 — co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka — is scheduled from February 7 to March 8, with Pakistan placed in Group A alongside India, USA, Namibia, and the Netherlands.
Agha also dismissed reports regarding a potential change in captaincy ahead of the upcoming mega event and said, “As of now, the Pakistan crew will compete within the T20 World Cup beneath my management.”
He mentioned that Pakistan nonetheless have six T20 matches remaining earlier than the event, stressing that consistency shall be key.
“We cannot make big changes in these six matches. We have played with this group for six months, and the results have started to come,” he said.
Agha said that the T20I series against Sri Lanka before the mega event will benefit both senior and young players. “Senior gamers perceive Sri Lankan circumstances, and the brand new gamers can even acquire helpful expertise. The collection shall be necessary for us, and we are going to take it severely,” he mentioned.
After the Sri Lanka tour, Pakistan are anticipated to host Australia for a T20I collection, which is able to conclude shortly earlier than the 20-over World Cup.
The T20I captain expressed confidence in Pakistan’s progress however famous that enchancment continues to be required.
“The team is on the right track, but there is still room for improvement. We want Pakistan to reach the level where everyone hopes to see it,” he added.
Agha additionally shared his ambitions for Pakistan cricket and mentioned that he needs to win the T20 World Cup 2026 after which the ODI World Cup in 2027.
“These (winning T20 and ODI World Cups) are my dreams, and I would be very happy if they come true,” he remarked.
