The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Dallas, Texas, ahead of their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. They will be based in the Dallas region for the initial stages of the tournament.
Tournament opener and Pakistan vs USA
The T20 World Cup kicks off on June 1st at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas, with co-hosts USA facing Canada.
Pakistan‘s first match is against the USA at the same stadium on June 6th. Adapting to the local conditions will be crucial for their success.
Concerns for Pakistan Cricket Team
Pakistan’s recent form in T20 internationals has raised concerns among fans. After an unconvincing draw against ‘B-side’ New Zealand and a narrow series win over Ireland, they were comprehensively beaten 2-0 by England.
Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Pakistan finds themselves in Group A alongside USA, Ireland, Canada, and India.
While they are considered favorites to progress to the Super Eights stage, their recent shaky form has cast doubt.
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Team to regroup and practice for Pakistan
Following their arrival on Friday, the Pakistan team will have a day of rest before getting down to business. A practice session is scheduled for Saturday as they gear up for their opening match.
Pakistan T20 World Cup Squad
The Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup includes:
- Babar Azam (c)
- 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
Pakistan’s performance in the T20 World Cup will be keenly watched by their passionate fans. Can they overcome their recent struggles and emerge as contenders? Only time will tell.