Pakistan’s cricket captain, Babar Azam, expressed confidence in his team’s chances at the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, labeling it a ‘golden opportunity’ during a press conference in Leeds. Azam, who recently resumed his role as captain, attributed his return to the desire to secure victory in the tournament.
Speaking ahead of Pakistan’s four-match T20I series against England, Azam highlighted the team’s strong batting lineup and the bolstered bowling department with the return of Mohammad Amir. He emphasized the quality of players like Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah, further solidifying Pakistan’s prospects in the tournament.
Azam also provided insights into Pakistan’s strategy, confirming Saim Ayub and Mohammad Rizwan as the opening pair, with himself slated to bat one down. He noted the team’s minimal experimentation in the recent Ireland series, indicating a focus on refining the preferred lineup for the World Cup.
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Regarding player fitness, Azam confirmed Haris Rauf’s availability for the series against England, signaling his readiness for action. The series, scheduled from May 22 to 30, serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup.
The series schedule is as follows:
1st T20I: Wednesday, May 22nd
2nd T20I: Saturday, May 25th
3rd T20I: Tuesday, May 28th
4th T20I: Thursday, May 30th
Both Pakistan and England will utilize these matches as warm-up opportunities before the highly anticipated tournament.
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