The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selected 15-person team for the T20 World Cup. The competition will take place in the United States and the West Indies. The opening Twenty20 encounter with England, the roster will be revealed.
The selectors chose the team after extensive discussion and analysis. It has a talented and well-balanced group of players. The squad includes five fast bowlers. The team boasts four versatile all-rounders. Three skilled wicket-keepers are part of the team. This ensures depth and diversity in the lineup.
The selectors chose fifteen players from the original 18-man squad for the T20 World Cup. This is the same squad that toured Ireland and England. The remaining three players will serve as travel reserves, providing vital support for the team.
The 15-member team includes veterans Mohammad Amir and Shaheen Afridi. Captain Babar Azam leads the squad with experienced batsmen. The team includes veterans like Saim Ayub and Abbas Afridi. Emerging players like Saim Ayub bring fresh talent.
Cricket Greats Urge Quick T20 World Cup Squad Reveal
The PCB has added fast bowlers Hassan Ali, Agha Salman, and Irfan Niazi as supplemental players, strengthening the team’s depth and bowling options in key areas.
Former cricket greats, including former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja, criticized the selection committee’s delay in revealing the team. Raja urged them to announce the team promptly to alleviate any doubts among players. He emphasized that clarity is crucial to maintain player focus and avoid distractions before the prestigious tournament.
As expectation mounts for Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign, the squad’s finalisation represents a critical milestone in the team’s preparations as they strive for international triumph.
PCB Releases Schedule for Upcoming Some Series
Pakistan and New Zealand will contest a five-match T20I series after the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The home series begins on April 18 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
New Zealand arrives in Pakistan on April 14. The first three T20 matches will take place in Rawalpindi, with the final two at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. This marks New Zealand’s third visit to Pakistan in 17 months.
Pakistan will use the PSL to prepare for the series. They will then undergo rigorous training at Kakul, Abbottabad starting March 25. Read More here.
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