Lahore: Pakistan has finalized its squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024, sources revealed. The team, led by captain Babar Azam, includes key players such as pacer Haris Rauf, who has recovered from a recent injury.
The 15-member squad features a mix of seasoned cricketers and emerging talent, with Hasan Ali, Salman Ali Agha, and Irfan Khan named as reserves.
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Squad:
- Babar Azam (c)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Usman Khan
- Azam Khan
- Imad Wasim
- Shadab Khan
- Saim Ayub
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Abrar Ahmed
- Shaheen Afridi
- Mohammad Amir
- Naseem Shah
- Abbas Afridi
- Haris Rauf
Reserves:
- Salman Ali Agha
- Hasan Ali
- Irfan Khan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will officially announce the squad after the first T20I match against England on May 22, with the ICC deadline for finalizing the World Cup squad set for May 25.
Pakistan is grouped in Group A alongside arch-rivals India, Ireland, Canada, and the USA. Their World Cup campaign kicks off on June 6 against the USA in Dallas, followed by a highly anticipated match against India on June 9 in New York.
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule:
- June 6: Pakistan vs USA, Dallas
- June 9: Pakistan vs India, New York
- June 11: Pakistan vs Canada, New York
- June 16: Pakistan vs Ireland, Lauderhill
The national team will also play a four-match T20I series against England from May 22 to 30, serving as their final preparation before the World Cup begins in the United States.
T20 World Cup 2024 Groups:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, United States
- Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman
- Group C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New Guinea
- Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal
This series of matches will be crucial for both Pakistan and England, leading directly into the World Cup, which promises to be an exciting and competitive event.
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