The T20 World Cup 2024 is right here, kicking off with a match between the USA and Canada early on Sunday. For India, the motion begins on June 5 with a match in opposition to Ireland, adopted by a extremely anticipated conflict in opposition to Pakistan on June 9. Whenever India and Pakistan face off, it garners immense consideration. Both groups are former T20 World Cup champions. Ahead of the occasion, former gamers Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, and Misbah-ul-Haq mentioned the event.
Misbah picks Australia as the highest contender for the World Cup and cheekily chooses Pakistan because the second.
Misbah-ul-Haq highlighted Australia’s energy, saying, ‘The most secure wager I feel could be Australia. They know easy methods to win in any situation, even in Asia with only one spinner. You cannot write off Australia from any World Cup. The second workforce could be very troublesome. Humein Pakistan mein rehna hai, toh Pakistan ko again karna hoga. India ka workforce badi sturdy hai, sara kuch hai.’
Former Pakistan skipper Misbah named the Babar Azam-led Men in Green as contenders for the 2024 T20 World Cup title. Despite coming off a 0-2 loss to England and going through a number of points, Pakistan opens the event in opposition to the USA on June 6.
Pakistan has reached the semi-finals within the final two editions, however challenges stay, notably within the batting order and middle-order efficiency. Misbah included Australia as a number one contender however added Pakistan as nicely, given his nationwide allegiance.
Pakistan’s Recent Performance In T20s
Pakistan has underperformed in current T20 internationals, drawing a sequence in opposition to a youthful, under-strength New Zealand facet, dropping the primary match in opposition to Ireland, and struggling a 0-2 defeat to England. There have been important adjustments within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), affecting the squad. After Pakistan’s exit from the 2023 ODI World Cup, Babar Azam stepped down from his management roles, and Shaheen Afridi was appointed as the brand new T20 captain. However, Shaheen solely led Pakistan solely in a single sequence, the place they misplaced 1-4 to New Zealand away from residence. Babar Azam was then re-appointed as captain, and he led the facet within the current T20 sequence in opposition to New Zealand, Ireland, and England.
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