The Pakistan High-performance coach Aaqib Javed has kept faith in his players, as he declared that the announced Pakistan team under Salman Agha is not only capable of performing well but also of winning the T20 World Cup, and so he expects them to.
Pakistan revealed their squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, and they are all decked out to make their team look like a solid side who are up for all challenges in the tournament. They would look forward to changing their fate after a disastrous exit from the group stages of the competition last time in the United States.
Pakistan have also been placed in the same group as the Indians, and they would be eyeing to avenge their Asia Cup humiliation after the Men in Blue crushed them three times in the competition. They would also look to avenge the USA side.
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‘Pakistan will win the World Cup’ – Aaqib Javed
After having handpicked a team on his own, Aaqib Javed went on to claim what his team is capable of and what he expects from the side. Javed mentioned why the inclusion of Babar Azam was crucial from Pakistan’s point of view.
He mentioned that though Babar is not one of the quickest at the top of the order, he is their most consistent batter and has been cited as a crucial player in the side. Babar has been picked for various roles in the side.
“I am very positive, and I hope Pakistan not only do good, but wins the World Cup,” opined Aqib Javed.
Aqib Javed said, “I am very positive, and I hope Pakistan not only do good, but win the World Cup. 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/nZFEBz10OJ
— Salman. (@TsMeSalman) January 25, 2026
Mike Hesson explains the snub of Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim Jr
Another shocking revelation in the Pakistan squad for the World Cup was the snub of one of their seasoned stars, Haris Rauf, who has been part of every ICC tournament since his debut for the Pakistan national side.
Head coach Mike Hesson has announced why they had to snub the likes of players like Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr., and Ahmed Daniyal, as they couldn’t make it because the other three who have been included in the lineup could bowl across all phases of a game.
Head Coach Mike Hesson said, “We considered Haris Rauf, Wasim Jr., and Ahmed Daniyal, but they couldn’t make it because the other three, Shaheen, Salman, and Naseem, can bowl in all three phases.”
Head Coach mike Hesson said “We considered Haris Rauf, Wasim Jr., and Ahmed Daniyal, but they couldn’t make it because the other three Shaheen, Salman, and Naseem can bowl in all three phases” pic.twitter.com/v8FfjJDa6K
— junaiz (@dhillow_) January 25, 2026
Head coach backs a finisher in Usman Khan
Usman Khan, the Pakistani cricketer who made his return for them, has been a constant performer for them and remained not out in three of the last few innings for Pakistan when they chased a target.
Khan was effective for Pakistan in the series against Sri Lanka and will be part of the upcoming series against Australia. He has been cited in the finisher’s role in the ICC T20 World Cup, and head coach Mike Hesson has backed him.
Mike Hesson said, “Usman Khan has been doing extremely well since his comeback. He has remained not out in the last 3 chases.”
Mike Hesson said, “Usman Khan has been doing extremely well since his comeback. He has remained not out in last 3 chases”. pic.twitter.com/kTxtmKevUP
— Salman. (@TsMeSalman) January 25, 2026
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