The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, generating excitement among fans and cricket analysts alike. The tournament, co-hosted by the USA and the Caribbean, is set to kick off on June 1, with Pakistan’s opening match scheduled for June 6 against the United States at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas.
Selection Committee Unveils the Squad
The Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 was finalized after a thorough two-hour meeting of the selection committee. The meeting, attended by prominent figures such as Abdul Razzaq, Asad Shafiq, Babar Azam, Bilal Afzal, Gary Kirsten, Mohammad Yousuf, and Wahab Riaz, culminated in the announcement of a 15-player roster without any reserves.
Among the 15 selected players, Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Saim Ayub, and Usman Khan will be making their T20 World Cup debuts. Additionally, Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim return to the squad, having last participated in the 2016 and 2021 tournaments, respectively. The remaining eight players were part of the team in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.
A Balanced and Talented Squad
“This is an extremely talented and balanced side that combines youth and experience. These players have been playing together for some time and look well-prepared and settled for next month’s event,” stated the PCB. The inclusion of Haris Rauf, who is fully fit and performing well in the nets, adds significant strength to the bowling attack. The PCB remains confident in his ability to play a crucial role alongside other strike bowlers.
Pakistan’s Rich T20 World Cup History
Pakistan boasts one of the most impressive records in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup since the tournament’s inception in 2007. The team clinched the title in 2009 under Younis Khan and reached the finals in 2007 and 2022 under Shoaib Malik and Babar Azam, respectively. Moreover, Pakistan reached the semi-finals in 2010, 2012, and 2021, consistently demonstrating their prowess in the format.
Complete Pakistan Squad for T20 World Cup 2024
– Babar Azam (captain)
– Abrar Ahmed
– Azam Khan
– Fakhar Zaman
– Haris Rauf
– Iftikhar Ahmed
– Imad Wasim
– Abbas Afridi
– Mohammad Amir
– Mohammad Rizwan
– Naseem Shah
– Saim Ayub
– Shadab Khan
– Shaheen Shah Afridi
– Usman Khan
Match Schedule
Pakistan’s schedule in the T20 World Cup 2024 is as follows:
– 6 June – vs USA, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas
– 9 June – vs India, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
– 11 June – vs Canada, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
– 16 June – vs Ireland, Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida
Seeded as A2 in the first round, Pakistan’s Super Eight matches, upon qualification, will be:
– 19 June – vs D1, Antigua
– 21 June – vs C2, Barbados
– 23 June – vs B1, Barbados
With a mixture of seasoned players and promising newcomers, the Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup 2024 looks formidable and ready to take on the world’s best teams. As the tournament approaches, fans eagerly await the performances that will unfold on the grand stage.
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