Home KARACHI: Pacer Haris Rauf is likely to be dropped from Pakistan’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 set to be held from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka, sources said on Tuesday. Rauf, who last represented Pakistan in the 20-over format at the Asia Cup 2025 final against India, will not be included in the 15-member team, sources said. They add that coach Mike Hesson is not in favour of Rauf’s inclusion following the Asia Cup final against India in September 2025, where the right-arm pacer conceded 50 runs in 3.4 overs without taking any wicket. The Green Shirts had lost the match with India successfully chasing down the 147-run target in 19.4 overs at the loss of five wickets to be crowned champions. Rauf, who has taken most wickets in T20Is by dismissing 133 batters in 94 matches, is currently playing the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia, where he’s representing Melbourne Stars.
Published: January 20, 2026 10:56 am
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