Pakistan squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand has been revealed. Here's a quick rundown:
Batsmen:
- Babar Azam (c)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Azam Khan (WK)
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Usman Mir
- Zaman Khan
Bowlers:
- Shaheen Afridi (c)
- Aamir Jamal
- Abbas Afridi
- Abrar Ahmed
- Haris Rauf
- Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Key Points:
- Shaheen Afridi remains captain, leading the charge with his potent pace attack.
- Azam Khan makes a comeback to the squad after being dropped for the Asia Cup.
- Shadab Khan and Muhammad Haris miss out on selection, with the former facing fitness concerns.
- Youngsters like Abrar Ahmed and Sahibzada Farhan have earned their spots with impressive domestic performances.
The five T20 will be played across different venues in New Zealand from December 26th, 2023, onwards. The exact dates and locations are as follows:
- 1st T20I: December 26th, 2023 - Hagley Oval, Christchurch
- 2nd T20I: December 28th, 2023 - McLean Park, Napier
- 3rd T20I: December 31st, 2023 - Eden Park, Auckland
- 4th T20I: January 2nd, 2024 - Seddon Park, Hamilton
- 5th T20I: January 4th, 2024 - Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Expectations:
This series promises to be a thrilling encounter between two strong T20I sides. Pakistan will be looking to continue their recent good form in the format, while New Zealand will be keen to defend their home turf. The presence of several in-form players from both teams makes for an exciting prospect for cricket fans.
I hope this information is helpful! If you have any further questions about the series or the squad, feel free to ask.
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