Pakistan has announced its squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, moving to end speculation that it could boycott the tournament following Bangladesh’s removal from the competition.

The announcement comes after days of uncertainty across South Asian cricket, where reports suggested Pakistan’s participation was being questioned amid diplomatic tension and criticism of how the Bangladesh situation was handled by international cricket authorities.

By releasing the squad, the Pakistan Cricket Board appears to be signaling its intention to proceed with tournament preparations while distancing itself from boycott rhetoric. Officials familiar with the matter indicated that withdrawing at this stage could have triggered serious financial and sporting consequences.

While the squad announcement calms immediate uncertainty, the broader debate over tournament governance, host nation concerns, and regional politics continues to simmer ahead of the World Cup.