Overview
- Salman Ali Agha says Pakistan will make no major squad changes before the tournament, retaining the current combination built over the past six months.
- He dismisses talk of a captaincy change, stating he will lead the team at the World Cup.
- Pakistan have six T20Is remaining, with the Sri Lanka series described as vital preparation and an Australia series expected to follow.
- Team roles are defined, with senior players accustomed to Sri Lankan conditions and younger players set to gain experience.
- After playing 56 internationals in 11 months, Agha will skip league cricket to stay fresh; the World Cup runs Feb 7–Mar 8 with Pakistan in Group A with India, the USA, Namibia and the Netherlands.