Saim Ayub and Imad Wasim are expected to be roped into the Pakistan squad for the match against India on June 9th, 2024.
A humiliating defeat against the USA has called for some immediate changes in the squad. Azam Khan, after his consistently poor performance, is expected to be dropped from the squad. The young cricketer turned out to be a disappointment.
Moreover, team management is mulling over including the injured Imad Wasim in the squad. The pain in the ribs of Imad Wasim has not subsided, and there is a fear of fracture. Hence, if he plays an important clash against India, he might not be able to play the rest of the matches in the T20 World Cup 2024.
The team is also considering calling in Mehran Mumtaz as his replacement, who is currently in Pakistan right now. Pakistan’s team is receiving immense backlash at home after their humiliating defeat against the USA.
Saim Ayub and Muhammad Rizwan are expected to be the opening pair for the match. Meanwhile, Babar Azam will play one down.
Pakistan will not get to practice at the Nassau Country Cricket Stadium in New York ahead of their second match against India on June 9th, 2024.
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Pakistan will practice only for three hours at the Cantiague Park before the mega clash. India has been staying in New York since arriving in the USA. Sources claim having stayed and practicing there, team India is better aware of the conditions.
Team India has played a match against Ireland, making them better prepared for the match and conditions.
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Moreover, the International Cricket Council has also agreed to address the concerns regarding the stadium’s pitch.
In a historic upset at the T20 World Cup, the USA secured a thrilling Super Over victory against Pakistan in Texas. Both teams scored 159 in their 20 overs at Grand Prairie Stadium, with the USA, debuting as tournament co-hosts, tying Pakistan’s total by scoring 14 runs in the final over.