1. World Cup 2024
The final squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup has been officially announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Babar Azam will captain the side, which includes a 15-man squad full of highly talented, though relatively inexperienced, players.
Consequently, the PCB aims to blend youth and experience for a competitive edge. In addition, the team has been strategically built to compete at the highest level.
2. Squad
The Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 presents a well-balanced mix of veterans and young stars.
Notably, Babar Azam brings strong leadership and technical prowess. Moreover, his ability to inspire the team with his performance is widely acknowledged.
In addition, the team includes four all-rounders, five fast bowlers, two specialist batsmen, three wicketkeepers, and one spinner, covering all essential roles. Therefore, Pakistan is poised for a strong performance in the tournament.
- All-rounders
- Fast bowlers
- Specialist batsmen
- Wicketkeepers
- Spinner
3. 2024 T20 World Cup Pakistan Squad:
- Babar Azam (Captain)
- Fakhar Zaman – A left-hand top-order batsman
- Naseem Shah – A young sensation with raw pace and swing
- Shadab Khan (Vice Captain) – A balanced all-rounder
- Usman Khan – Emerging fast-bowling talent
- Imad Wasim – An experienced all-rounder
- Abbas Afridi – Key to the bowling core
- Mohammad Rizwan – A reliable wicketkeeper-batsman
- Saim Ayub – A rising star in the batting lineup
- Abrar Ahmed – The primary spin bowler
- Haris Rauf – Known for his fiery pace
- Mohammad Amir – Making a comeback with valuable experience
- Iftikhar Ahmed – A middle-order powerhouse
- Azam Khan – Renowned for his big-hitting ability
- Shaheen Afridi – The team’s leading strike bowler
4. Backups:
Additionally, the following players have been named as backups:
- Hasan Ali
- Irfan Khan
- Salman Agha
5. Pakistan’s Group and Schedule
Interestingly, Pakistan is placed in Group A alongside India, USA, and Canada.
Therefore, the group stage will feature some exciting matchups, especially the high-profile clash between Pakistan and India.
In addition, these games will be critical for both teams, and fans can expect intense action on the field.
6. Schedule of Pakistan for T20 World Cup 2024:
- June 6: USA vs Pakistan – Dallas
- June 9: India vs Pakistan – New York (High-octane rivalry)
- June 11: Canada vs Pakistan – New York
- June 16: Ireland vs Pakistan – Lauderhill
7. Group Stages Overview
Moreover, here is a breakdown of all the groups:
- Group A: Pakistan, India, USA, Canada, Ireland
- Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman
- Group C: West Indies, Uganda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand
- Group D: Netherlands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Nepal
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