In September and October of this year, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, will host the 2026 Asian Games. Four players—Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat, and Saad Masood—who have not yet played Twenty20 Internationals for Pakistan are included in the 15-man roster that Pakistan has revealed. Farhan's deputy has been appointed Abdul Samad.