The upcoming 20 overs of Cricket World Cup 2024 will mark the 9th edition of the Cricket World Cup and will be hosted in the West Indies and the United States of America. This will represent the inaugural occasion for the USA to host the Cup, while the West Indies will host this marquee event for the second time since 2010. The tournament will feature 20 teams competing across 55 games, vying for the illustrious trophy, with the World Cup 2024 Final scheduled for June 29. Furthermore, this will be the first instance of 20 teams participating in the tournament, marking an expansion from the previous format of 16 teams.
Many prominent teams have already announced their rosters for the 2024 T20I World Cup, but Pakistan has yet to do so due to certain injuries. Let us therefore determine Pakistan’s probable squad for the T20I World Cup 2024.
When will the Pakistan Squad for the T20I World Cup 2024 be announced?
Pakistan recently announced their squad for the Ireland and England T20I series. However, fans are also eagerly awaiting the squad for the T20I World Cup 2024, which selectors have yet to review. They have specified a date for the announcement, stating that it will come after the conclusion of the first T20I match against England. So, the T20I World Cup 2024 squad will be revealed on 21st May.
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Top Oder
There has been a lot of debate regarding the opening pair in Pakistan’s T20 lineup. Various combinations have been tried, with Babar-Rizwan and Rizwan-Saim being tested, and most recently, Babar-Saim in the last series against New Zealand. There is a possibility that Pakistan will persist with the combination of Babar and Saim in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Mohammad Rizwan is slated to play the number three position, with Usman Khan serving as the backup option for Rizwan in this role.
Middle Order
Pakistan’s middle order remains in the news due to a lack of consistency in 20 overs matches and sometimes failure to execute the momentum which is given by the top order. Fakhar Zaman is now settled at number four along with Azam Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed who can also fulfil the role of finisher in the back of innings. Irfan Khan Niazi squad for the T20I World Cup 2024.
Spinners
As the next T20I World Cup will be played in the West Indies and USA, pitches would be spinners-friendly. So without any doubt, spinners will play a huge role in the next T20I World Cup 2024. So, team Pakistan will be preferred more spinners in these conditions. Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim are Pakistan’s first-choice spinners in the plying IX. Abrar Ahmed would also be the T20I World Cup 2024 hostess contender squad. Ifthikar Ahmed and Saim Ayub are also available for part-time bowling options in the team.
Fast Bowlers
With numerous options available for Team Pakistan, particularly in conditions that demand pace bowlers, Pakistan has always been renowned as a ‘production factory for fast bowlers.’ The return of experienced fast bowler Mohammad Amir has significantly bolstered the men in the green’s fast bowling department, complementing talents like Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah. In the eagerly awaited squad for the T20I World Cup 2024, Abbas Afridi’s name will shine brightly among the selected players due to his death overs bowling.
Final Probable Squad of the T20I World Cup 2024
Batters:
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam ©
- Usman Khan
- Fakhar Zaman
- Iftikhar Ahmed
Wicket Keepers:
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Azam Khan
All Rounders:
- Shadab Khan
- Imad Wasim
Bowlers:
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf
- Mohammad Amir
- Mohammad Abbas Afridi
- Abrar Ahmed
Reserves:
- Irfan Khan Niazi
- Agha Salman
- Hassan Ali
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