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  Pakistan's T20 World Cup Squad Announcement and Strategic Insights - Stay tuned! The first T20 match against England being washed out due to rain caused a slight delay in Pakistan's squad announcement. Nevertheless, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) managed to finalize its 15-member squad a day before the ICC's deadline. When asked about reclaiming the captaincy, Babar Azam cited his previous experiences leading Pakistan to the semi-finals and finals of past World Cups. This time, he expressed a strong desire to lead his team to World Cup victory. A Well-Balanced and Competent Team The announced squad is well-rounded and has the potential to win the World Cup. It includes a balanced mix of experienced players and emerging talents, ensuring all necessary aspects are covered.   "A formidable bowling line-up." Pakistan's squad boasts a formidable pace attack with five fast bowlers. Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf have all proven their worth in recent...

**Exciting Times Ahead for Babar Azam as Pakistan Tours Ireland and England!  Lahore, May 7th, 2024: Pakistan's dynamic captain, Babar Azam, is poised to make waves once again as his team embarks on a thrilling tour of Ireland and England. The series kicks off with three action-packed T20 matches, starting on May 10th in Dublin, marking the beginning of an exhilarating journey for Babar and his squad. Babar Azam, a true cricketing maestro, is primed to etch his name in the record books throughout this tour. With just one more victory, he could claim the title for the most wins by a captain in T20 International cricket, currently held by Brian Masaba of Uganda. Babar sits tantalizingly close at the second position, boasting an impressive 44 victories in 76 matches as captain. As the anticipation builds, all eyes are on Babar Azam to potentially surpass Aaron Finch's record of 76 matches as captain, as he leads the Pakistani team against Ireland. The stage is set for a historic m...

April 16, 2023, Lahore: Babar Azam's third century and Haris Rauf's fourth four-wicket haul saw Pakistan beat New Zealand by 38 runs in the second Twenty20 International at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday night. This was Pakistan's second progressive success over the Kiwis in the T20I series. The home side are booked to play the third T20I on a similar stage on Monday night and lead the five-match series 2-0. Opting to bat first, the opening set of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam opened the innings with a strong 99, with Rizwan bringing up his 24th 50 in that configuration from 29 balls, smashing seven fours and a six. . He was out first in the 11th over when Daryl Mitchell caught Matt Henry, who had taken a hat-trick in the previous game. Henry was well on his way to another full-off when he sent Fakhar Zaman back to the hut extremely next ball but was denied by Saim Ayub's left-footed full-off which prevented the final package of the eleventh over. However, S...