Pakistan, the runners-up in the previous edition of the tournament, have finally named their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Babar Azam will lead a strong side after he was reinstated as their white-ball captain earlier this year.
Haris Rauf’s Inclusion Boosts Pakistan
Kabul 24: In a boost for Pakistan, pacer Haris Rauf was included in the squad after he recovered from an injury, having last featured for the side in January. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) expressed confidence in Rauf’s fitness and his ability to play a crucial role alongside other strike bowlers in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Five Newcomers in the Squad
Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Saim Ayub and Usman Khan will make their maiden appearance in a T20 World Cup. However, Hasan Ali was the prominent absentee from the squad.
Preparation for the T20 World Cup
Pakistan are currently playing a bilateral series against England in preparation for the mega event, with most of the players from the squad for the bilateral series set to travel to the Caribbean and USA for the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan Squad
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
Ariana Television Network Secures T20 World Cup Broadcast Rights in Afghanistan
Ariana Television Network (ATN) announced this week that it has secured the rights to broadcast this year’s T20 World Cup in Afghanistan. News, updates and information on the event will be published regularly on Ariana News website and digital platforms, ensuring that fans in Afghanistan can stay up-to-date with all the action from the tournament.
