Pakistan, one of the 16 countries competing in the T20 World Cup in 2021, would be aiming for their second men’s ICC T20 World Cup title.
The country has won 19 out of 34 matches, including the 2009 T20 World Cup, which it won for the second time. It finished second in the 2007 edition and advanced to the semi-finals in 2010 and 2012.
On October 8, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) national selectors unveiled a finalized 15-member team for the next ICC T20 World Cup, hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 17 to November 14.
Pakistan cricket selectors have picked a well-experienced and competitive squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. Pakistan will play seven T20Is at home in Lahore and Rawalpindi from September 25 to October 14 before facing India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 opening on October 24 in Dubai International Cricket Stadium to embark on their much-awaited campaign.
Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah, two quick bowlers from India, have boosted the Indian middle order.
This finalized list bore three modifications from the initial selection. Babar Azam will captain the team, with Shadab Khan as vice-captain. Azam Khan and Mohammad Hasnain are to be replaced by Sarfaraz Ahmed and Haider Ali, respectively.
In contrast, Fakhar Zaman, initially designated as a travel reserve, has been replaced by Khushdil Shah. The national selectors included Haider Ali, Fakhar Zaman, and Sarfaraz Ahmed in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 after analyzing player performances in the highly competitive National T20 and consulting with team management.
The three in-form players offer the team a lot of experience and quality, which the selectors think will add stability, balance, and strength.
On the other hand, Azam, Khushdil, and Hasnain must be disappointed at missing out, but we feel they still have a lot to give in their careers.
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They are part of the country’s long-term ambitions since there will be a lot more cricket to be played after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 and in the run-up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.
The makeup of Pakistan’s Dream11 team profile for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2021 comprises five batters, two wicketkeeper-batters, four all-rounders, and four fast bowlers. The names of the members are:
•Babar Azam (captain)
•Shadab Khan (vice-captain)
•Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sohaib Maqsood.
Traveling reserves: Fakhar Zaman, Shahnawaz Dahani and Usman Qadir
Are there more changes to come in the Pakistan T20 World Cup 2021?
The Pakistan team has made three changes for the T20 World Cup 2021, which the supporters have clamored for, but there will be more. One that cricket fans can be sure of would be the replacement of Sohaib Maqsood.
On October 9, the team reported that Shoaib Malik would replace Maqsood as he recovered from a lower-back injury. It is to be revealed by the team that Sohaib Maqsood’s admission would be subject to medical approval. Malik is one of the few foreign players that competed in the tournament’s debut edition in 2007.
Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah are both extraordinarily brilliant and competent.
It is challenging to dismiss Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah’s immense talent and prowess. Being the top players in the available pool of middle-order batters, we believe they would offer us strong performances to overcome our middle-order issues.
The team is to be enriched with three unique spinners in the form of Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz, and Shadab Khan, all of whom are as adept with the bat and on the field.
Juxtaposing the players
The selectors chose Azam Khan ahead of Sarfaraz Ahmed because of his aggressive, up-tempo style and ability to keep wickets. Mohammed Wasim Jr. has surpassed Faheem Ashraf due to his speed and ability to score big shots. Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, and Shaheen Shah Afridi are the other fast bowlers and Wasim.
