Pakistan, the runners-up in the previous edition, have announced their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, with Babar Azam leading a formidable side following his reinstatement as white-ball captain earlier this year. A huge lift for Pakistan is the consideration of pacer Haris Rauf who has recuperated from injury and is set to highlight after his last appearance for the side in January.
The Pakistan Cricket Load up (PCB) communicated trust in the crew, expressing “This is a very skilled and adjusted side that has a combination of youth and experience. These players have been playing together for quite a while and look good to go and made due with the following month’s occasion.”
Regarding Haris Rauf, the PCB mentioned his full fitness and impressive form in the nets, expressing optimism about his contribution alongside other key bowlers in the T20 World Cup.
Currently engaged in a bilateral series against England as part of their preparation for the tournament, most players from the squad for this series will transition to the Caribbean and the USA for the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan, positioned in Group A alongside India, Ireland, Canada, and co-hosts USA, will kick off their campaign against the USA on 6th June in Dallas.
In anticipation of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan is gearing up to play a T20I series against England in England.
Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup:
Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan
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