Karachi, Jan. 20 -- Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf is likely to be left out of the national squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, set to be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, sources told Geo News on Tuesday.

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Rauf, who last featured for Pakistan in the T20 format during the Asia Cup 2025 final against India, is expected to miss out on selection for the 15-member squad. Sources said head coach Mike Hesson was not in favour of including the right-arm fast bowler following his performance in the September 2025 final, where he conceded 50 runs in 3.4 overs without claiming a wicket. India went on to chase Pakistan's 147-run target in 19.4 overs t...