Pakistan high-performance coach Aaqib Javed has maintained confidence in his players, as he has declared that the announced Pakistan team under the leadership of Salman Aga is capable of not only performing well but also winning the T20 World Cup, and hence he expects them to do the same.
Pakistan have revealed their squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup and they are ready to make their team a strong team, which is ready for all the challenges in the tournament. They will be keen to turn their fortunes around after a disappointing exit from the group stage of the competition last time out in the United States.
Pakistan have also been drawn in the same group as the Indians, and they will be looking to avenge their humiliation in the Asia Cup, as the Men in Blue defeated them thrice in the competition. They will also try to take revenge from America.
‘Pakistan will win the World Cup’ – Aaqib Javed
After picking a team on his own, Aaqib Javed boasted about what his team is capable of doing and what he expects from the team. Javed told why it is necessary to include Babar Azam from Pakistan’s point of view.
He mentioned that although Babar is not one of the fastest batsmen in the top order, he is their most consistent batsman and cited him as an important player in the team. Babar has been selected for various roles in the team.
Aaqib Javed said, “I am very positive and I hope that Pakistan will not only perform well but also win the World Cup.”
Aaqib Javed said, “I am very positive, and I hope that Pakistan will not only perform well but also win the World Cup.” pic.twitter.com/nZFEBz10OJ
-Salman. (@TsMeSalman) 25 January 2026
Mike Hesson talks about the neglect of Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Another shocking revelation in the Pakistan squad for the World Cup was the omission of one of their experienced stars, Haris Rauf, who has been a part of every ICC tournament since his debut for the Pakistan national team.
Head coach Mike Hesson has announced why he had to ignore players like Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr. and Ahmed Daniel as he could not do so as the other three players included in the lineup could bowl in all phases of the game.
Head coach Mike Hesson said, “We considered Haris Rauf, Wasim Junior and Ahmed Daniel, but they could not be included because the other three, Shaheen, Salman and Naseem, can bowl in all three phases.”
Head coach Mike Hesson said, “We considered Haris Rauf, Wasim Junior and Ahmed Daniel, but they could not be included because the other three Shaheen, Salman and Naseem can bowl in all three innings.” pic.twitter.com/v8FfjJDa6K
– Junaz (@dhilllow_) 25 January 2026
Head coach favors a finisher in the form of Usman Khan
Returning Pakistani cricketer Usman Khan has been a consistent performer for them and has remained not out in three of the last few innings for Pakistan when they chased the target.
Khan was effective for Pakistan in the series against Sri Lanka and will be a part of the upcoming series against Australia. He has been cited in the role of finisher in the ICC T20 World Cup and has been endorsed by head coach Mike Hesson.
Mike Hesson said, “Usman Khan has been performing very well since his return. He has been not out in the last 3 matches.”
Mike Hesson said, “Usman Khan has been performing very well since his return. He has been not out in the last three matches.” pic.twitter.com/kTxtmKevUP
-Salman. (@TsMeSalman) 25 January 2026
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