ISLAMABAD, Jan 31: The Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 has approved Abdul Qadir as a replacement for Mohammad Shayan in the Pakistan squad.
Qadir was named as a replacement after Shayan was ruled out due to a nasal bone fracture sustained during a team training session, according to a press release.
A player’s replacement requires the Event Technical Committee’s approval before the new player can be officially included in the squad.
The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 Event Technical Committee comprises Wasim Khan (Chair and ICC General Manager – Cricket), Sarah Edgar (ICC Senior Manager – Events), Hamilton Masakadza (Zimbabwe Cricket Tournament Director), and Tash Farrant (independent nominee).
