As anticipation builds for the T20 World Cup 2024, sources indicate that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is on the brink of unveiling the Green Shirts’ squad for the prestigious tournament.
The board is expected to disclose the squad for Pakistan’s national team tour to Ireland and England in May within the next few days, with an 18-member team slated for announcement, according to insider reports.
This development follows New Zealand’s recent announcement of their 16-member squad for the T20 World Cup.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has set a deadline of May 1 for teams to submit their squads for the mega-event, commencing in June, with a window for changes until May 25, subject to ICC approval.
Ahead of their departure for Ireland on May 7, the PCB is also considering a brief training camp for the national team.
The Green Shirts are scheduled to engage in three T20Is against Ireland before facing off against England in a four-match T20I series. Subsequently, they will head to the United States for the World Cup.
Significantly, Pakistan’s team management has recently undergone substantial changes, with Gary Kirsten from South Africa appointed as the white-ball coach and Australia’s Jason Gillespie as the red-ball coach. Former cricketer Azhar Mahmood will serve as the assistant coach for both formats.
Pakistan’s Upcoming Matches:
Tour of Ireland:
- May 10: First T20I at Clontarf
- May 12: Second T20I at Clontarf
- May 14: Third T20I at Clontarf
Tour of England:
- May 22: First T20I at Leeds
- May 25: Second T20I at Birmingham
- May 28: Third T20I at Cardiff
- May 30: Fourth T20I at The Oval
T20 World Cup 2024:
- June 6: Pakistan vs USA, Dallas
- June 9: Pakistan vs India, New York
- June 11: Pakistan vs Canada, New York
- June 16: Pakistan vs Ireland, Lauderhill
