Fast bowler Haris Rauf is unlikely to be included in Pakistan’s 15-man squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
According to Geo Super, national team coach Mike Hesson has not been in favour of including Rauf since the Asia Cup 2025 final.
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The pacer has not represented Pakistan in any T20Is since that match, where he conceded 50 runs in 3.4 overs against India in a low-scoring thriller.
Despite this, Rauf’s overall performance in 2025 was impressive.
He took 23 wickets at an average of 20.26, with an economy rate of 9.10, showing he remains a potent force in white-ball cricket.
Hesson, along with T20I captain Salman Ali Agha, is expected to hold detailed discussions with the selectors before finalizing the squad.
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Reports suggest that the list of probable players for Pakistan includes Salman Ali Agha, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Khan, and Abrar Ahmed.
Other contenders for the squad are Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Salman Mirza, and Khawaja Nafay.
Meanwhile, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Wasim Jr, and Usman Tariq are likely to be named as reserve players.
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Currently, Haris Rauf is in excellent form in the Big Bash League, leading the wicket-takers’ list with 18 wickets at an average of 17.11 and an economy rate of 7.96.
