Pakistan Cricket Team Announces Squad for New Zealand T20 Series 2024: Irfan and Usman’s Debut

Pakistan Cricket Team Announces Squad for New Zealand T20 Series:

Pakistan’s cricket landscape is buzzing with excitement as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveils a 17-player squad for the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand. The series, set to unfold in Rawalpindi and Lahore from April 18-27, 2024, marks a pivotal moment for two new talents making their debut on the international stage.

Muhammad Irfan Khan, a middle-order batter, and Usman Khan, an opener known for his flamboyant style, have been selected following their standout performances in the HBL Pakistan Super League. Irfan, the Emerging Player and Best Fielder of HBL PSL 9, and Usman, with his record-breaking century in HBL PSL 8, are poised to bring a new dynamism to the team.

The selection also heralds the return of all-rounder Imad Wasim and fast bowler Mohammad Amir, who recently ended their retirements. Their experience and match-winning abilities are expected to significantly strengthen Pakistan’s T20 arsenal.

As the team gears up for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, this series is more than just a competition against the formidable Kiwis; it’s a chance for introspection and improvement, setting the stage for a thrilling cricketing showdown.

Pakistan squad for New Zealand T20Is:

1. Babar Azam (captain)
2. Abrar Ahmed
3. Azam Khan
4. Fakhar Zaman
5. Iftikhar Ahmed
6. Imad Wasim
7. Mohammad Abbas Afridi
8. Mohammad Rizwan
9. Mohmmad Amir
10. Muhammad Irfan Khan
11. Naseem Shah
12. Saim Ayub
13. Shadab Khan
14. Shaheen Shah Afridi
15. Usama Mir
16. Usman Khan
17. Zaman Khan

Non-travelling reserves: Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Haseebullah, Mohammad Ali,

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