Six teams have already confirmed their spot, the three semifinalists in India, South Africa, and Australia, hosts Pakistan, and sixth-placed Afghanistan.
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan had confirmed the qualification scenario for 2025 Champions Trophy as well after the team incurred a loss to Netherlands.
Back in 2016, on the eve of India's T20 World Cup match against Pakistan in Kolkata, Rohit Sharma had played down the hype around then returning Pakistan quick Mohammad Amir, calling him "just a normal bowler"