Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad arrived in Brisbane on Sunday, and the cricket world is excited. With some of the best players in the world assembled in one place, the tournament is sure to be a spectacle. Pakistan’s chances of making it to the final are pretty good, but they’ll need to play their best cricket if they want to do so. So far, they’ve impressed with their performances in warm-up matches, and they will need to continue that level of play if they want to bring home the trophy. The squad comprises mostly experienced players, but a few new faces are involved as well. This World Cup will allow them to show off their skills and prove themselves worthy of being part of Pakistan’s future team.
Pakistan arrives in Brisbane.
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad arrived in Brisbane on Sunday ahead of their opening match against Canada on Wednesday. Despite the short preparation time, the Pakistani team is looking confident and is hoping to make a good impression in Australia.
The team comprises some talented players, including Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Amir, just to name a few. Pakistan has been drawn in Group A with Canada, Scotland, and the Netherlands and will need to win all three of their matches if they want to qualify for the final.
Pakistani fans are excited about their tournament chances and urging their stars to perform well. “I am really looking forward to seeing my favorite players play in front of me again after so long. I am sure they will give their best effort and hopefully we can come out on top,” said Nazma Khan from Karachi.
Squad announcement
Pakistan T20 World Cup squad arrives in Brisbane.
The Pakistan T20 World Cup squad arrived in Brisbane on local Monday morning. The team is scheduled to play its first match against the Sri Lanka T20I on February 17th. The tournament’s final match will be played against the Afghanistan T20I team on March 3rd.
The Pakistani national team is making its first appearance at a T20 World Cup and is hopeful of doing well. Mohammad Amir, Sohail Tanvir, Asif Ali, and Umar Akmal were all part of the original Pakistani squad that competed at the 2011 ICC World Twenty20 in England but were all banned for doping offenses. Mohammad Amir was also part of Pakistan’s squad for the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 but was not selected for the final tournament due to his disciplinary issues.
The new Pakistani squad has been assembled to qualify for the 2020 Olympics, which will be held in Tokyo. If they qualify, they will become only the fourth country after Australia, England, and New Zealand to have competed at every edition of the Cricket World Cup.
Key players
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad arrived in Brisbane on Thursday, with fans gathering to greet them at the airport. The squad comprises some of Pakistan’s most experienced players, including Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, and Babar Azam. However, many younger players are included as well, such as Umar Akmal and Sohaib Maqsood.
The team is set to compete in Group A alongside Australia, Netherlands, and Scotland. Pakistan will start its campaign against Australia on Saturday morning (local time) before facing the Netherlands and Scotland later in the week.
Predicted XI
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad has arrived in Brisbane ahead of their first game against Sri Lanka on Sunday. The team comprises seasoned performers and a few young guns, but which player will lead Pakistan to glory?
The captain, Sarfraz Ahmed, proved himself as one of the best T20 batters in the world when he captained Pakistan to victory at the 2016 ICC World T20. Ahmed features in both batting and bowling departments, with both Shoaib Malik and Fakhar Zaman capable of taking wickets. Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez are two experienced campaigners in the batting line-up who can score runs quickly. Rising star Shadab Khan makes his international debut alongside these experienced players.
The youngster is expected to perform well in this tournament and could become a regular side member in years to come. With so many talented players, it will be difficult for any one player to stand out and win the World Cup for Pakistan.
How to watch the T20 World Cup
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad arrived in Brisbane on Sunday morning and will commence their training camp later on Sunday. The team will play three practice matches against local sides before the main tournament starts on February 14.
Players of the Pakistani side include Shahid Afridi, Ahmed Shehzad, Mohammad Amir, and Azhar Ali. Afridi is the team captain and has been part of Pakistan’s cricketing history for over a decade. Sharma said, “the players are all looking forward to it as they know how important this is for the country.”
The team has been given tough competition by groups A, B, and C, which were drawn together according to their ICC rankings at the time of drawing. Group A contains India, Sri Lanka, Australia, and New Zealand, while Group B has Thailand, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies. Group C consists of Kenya, Netherlands, Bangladesh, and UAE.
The first match Pakistan plays against India is on February 14th at Allan Border Field in Brisbane., The final match will be held two days later, on February 16th, at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Conclusion
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) team arrived in Brisbane on Sunday morning, a day before their opening match of the T20 World Cup against Afghanistan at the Gabba. The fifteen-man squad includes seven players who have played in previous editions of the tournament and six debutants.