Amid speculation and a rumoured boycott in solidarity with Bangladesh, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially ended the "bluff" by announcing a 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The announcement, made on Sunday, came shortly after the International Cricket Council (ICC) threatened the board of severe consequences if it decided to pull out of the tournament. In a major announcement, the PCB confirmed that Pakistan will participate in the tournament under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha, putting an end to the political uncertainty that threatened to overshadow the event.