Babar Azam Upbeat as Pakistan Prepares for T20 World Cup with New Zealand Challenge

At the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Babar Azam, who was reappointed as the white-ball captain, will captain Pakistan for the third time. However, Pakistan will play New Zealand in an important home series beginning on Friday before taking on the major challenge. At the pre-series news conference, Azam stated, “We are looking forward to preparing for the all-important mega event [the T20 World Cup], so this five-match T20I series holds a lot of importance for us.” “We’ll make sure to finish our preparations with a lot of energy. There are twelve games left before the [T20] World Cup.” We had a great fitness camp in Kakul and are looking forward to expressing ourselves as a unit.”

The captain emphasized that nobody is guaranteed a spot in the team, even if he made hints that Pakistan’s lineup for the major tournament would largely consist of the same individuals. Before the T20 World Cup, Pakistan will also play Ireland and England after the New Zealand series. “Although the World Cup squad will largely consist of the same players, our current focus is on the New Zealand series.” Because there is so much time for it, you never know what will happen next, Azam remarked. Days would pass even after the World Cup squad was announced. While nobody can be certain they will make the squad, we will work to choose the best group.

“When a fresh player is chosen for the Pakistan Cricket Team based only on their home form, it makes me very delighted. We therefore attempt to take care of all the young people that visit us. Because you always struggle a little when you come to an overseas place. You require some support. Having an experienced player who can offer you some support is beneficial.” And we back all of the senior players at all times. We are always there for them.” The skipper of Pakistan steadfastly refused to disclose his batting position for the series. Although he has recently dropped to No. 3 in T20Is, he does not rule out returning to the top of the order for the next New Zealand series.

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In the meantime, Michael Bracewell, the acting captain for New Zealand, stated that even without some of the team’s stars, the visitors were sure they could challenge Pakistan. “I think there were a few guys missing last year from this series when New Zealand played Pakistan this time last year,” Bracewell stated. “And I believe that series demonstrated our ability to compete with these players. Arriving here, obtaining our bearings quickly, and acclimating to the Pakistani climate will be a formidable task for us, in my opinion.” On April 18, the five-game series begins in Rawalpindi.

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