Pakistan Squad Announcement vs New Zealand: PCB Announce Squad for NZ T20Is| Babar Azam to Lead while Shaheen Picked, Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim Return

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Pakistan players at the Iftar hosted by the chief of the army yesterday.

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PCB selectors are set to announce Pakistan squad for New Zealand T20Is today.

The selection committee will announce the Pakistan men's squad for T20I series against New Zealand in Lahore on Tuesday (April 9).

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The Pakistan squad for the upcoming New Zealand T20Is is set to be announced soon.

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PCB selectors met with the players after their training in Kakul.

Pakistan national men's selection committee met with the players in Islamabad following the conclusion of the pre-season physical fitness camp in Kakul.#PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/DpiRohbtOF

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 8, 2024

Pakistan in Ireland and England Schedule

Ireland vs Pakistan

10 May: 1st T20I - Dublin (7 pm PST)

12 May: 2nd T20I - Dublin (7 pm PST)

14 May: 3rd T20I - Dublin (7 pm PST)

England vs Pakistan

May 22: 1st T20I - Leeds (10:30 pm PST)

May 25: 2nd T20I - Birmingham (6:30 pm PST)

May 28: 3rd T20I - Cardiff (10:30 pm PST)

May 30: 4th T20I - The Oval, London (10:30 pm PST)

Pakistan Cricket Team Squad Announcement Updates

Pakistan will play 12 T20Is before the T20 World Cup. They play 5 matches against New Zealand. After that, the Ireland team will take on Pakistan and play 3 T20Is, followed by 4 T20Is against England.

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Pakistan is looking forward to this New Zealand series. Usman Khan is likely to be named for the NZ T20Is. It looks increasingly possible that the Multan Sultans batter will be making his international debut.

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Imad Wasim has made a return to international cricket after coming out of his retirement. Here is his thoughts on the training camp in Kakul.

Imad Wasim talks about the physical fitness camp in Kakul and shares insights on his rehab and strength training 🗣️#PAKvNZ | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/qK7FDtcnxM

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 7, 2024

Who will Surely be in the Pakistan Squad?

Here are Ten Names of Pakistan cricket team who will surely make it to the squad.

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Imad Wasim, Aamer Jamal, Usama Mir.

Pak Squad vs NZ Announcements

We are hopeful that the PCB will announce the squad for the upcoming New Zealand T20Is. The meeting among the PCB selectors took place yesterday and the final list for the 18-member squad will be out today. Babar Azam is to lead the Pakistan squad.

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PCB is set to announce the Pakistan squad for New Zealand T20Is today

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Azam Khan speaks on his experience of training at Kakul. The hard-hitting batter is a massive prospect for Pakistan and will be hoping to showcase his skills in the coming matches.

Azam Khan delves into how the pre-season camp in Kakul enhanced overall fitness and strength 💪#PAKvNZ | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/SDbhTZw9kA

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 7, 2024

MyKhel will bring you the latest details on the squad announcement as it happens. Stay connected.

Pakistan Squad Announcement LIVE Updates

According to Cricket Pakistan, the squad will be announced on Monday. PCB selectors are likely to have a chat again today and we may only get to know the players list tomorrow.

Pakistan Squad News vs New Zealand Live Updates

Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I H2H Record

Played: 39

New Zealand Wins: 17

Pakistan Wins: 21

NR: 1

Note: New Zealand have won five out of the last six T20I matches against Pakistan.

Naseem Shah on Pakistan's Training at Kakul

Pakistan's pace star Naseem Shah speaks on the training at the Army Training centre.

Imad Wasim talks about the physical fitness camp in Kakul and shares insights on his rehab and strength training 🗣️#PAKvNZ | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/qK7FDtcnxM

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 7, 2024

Pakistan vs New Zealand Squad Announcement LIVE Updates

Pakistan have had a bit of turmoil in the last few months. After a disappointing World Cup 2023 campaign, a lot of changes were made but Babar Azam's reinstatement as captain is something they would be hoping an endgame to the chaos.

Imad Wasim on Pakistan Training Camp

Imad Wasim has come out of retirement and is set to take part in the T20I series.

Imad Wasim talks about the physical fitness camp in Kakul and shares insights on his rehab and strength training 🗣️#PAKvNZ | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/qK7FDtcnxM

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 7, 2024

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As we wait for the squad announcement, have a look at Pakistan's performance chart in the T20Is and the Records.

Total Matches:231

Wins:136

Losses:86

Win %:58.9

Highest Score:232/6 vs England, 2021

Biggest Margin of Win (by Runs):155 vs Hong Kong, 2022

Highest Succesful Chase:208/3 vs West Indies, 2021

Most Runs:Babar Azam (3666)

Most Wickets:Shadab Khan (101)

Centuries:Babar Azam (3), Mohammad Rizwan, Ahmed Shehzad (1)

Pakistan Squad Announcement vs New Zealand Update

We are expected to learn the Pakistan squad for the upcoming T20Is soon.

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Here is how the Rawalpindi Stadium looks ahead of the New Zealand series. The first two matches will be played in Rawalpindi.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Is Ready To Host Pakistan vs New Zealand Series.🤩#PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/U4jqePaiBV

— Ahad Ashraf (@Ahad15111) April 5, 2024

Pakistan Squad Announcement LIVE Updates

Pakistan's result in the previous T20 World Cup was encouraging as they were the beaten finalists. The expectations are high this time as Babar Azam and co. will be aiming to go one better in USA.

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live Updates - The Babar and Shaheen Equation

Although there has been speculation regarding the relationship between Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi, we can safely say that the Pakistan duo will be supportive of each other in the upcoming tournaments. There isn't any clash between the two players, and they will be hoping to do their best for the country in the upcoming assignments, especially in the T20 World Cup, which is going to be a crucial juncture in Pakistan cricket.

Pakistan vs New Zealand - Where to Watch

ARY Communications secures media rights for New Zealand men's and West Indies women's cricket series.

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Three players to Keep an Eye On

The biggest focus will be definitely on the returning Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir. The veteran duo of Pakistan Cricket decided to come out of retirement to represent their country in the upcoming T20 World Cup. It is to be seen how they fare after a long layoff from international cricket.

Also, keen interest will be in Usman Khan. The batter did extremely well in the PSL and will be hoping to shine in the T20I series if he gets picked.

Pakistan Squad Update vs New Zealand

Pakistan lost their recent T20I series in New Zealand with a dismal 1-4 scoreline. Shaheen Afridi was the captain of that series. As Babar Azam is set to lead them in this upcoming series, the expectations are high for a turnaround. Will the Pakistan team be able to avenge their loss down under?

Pakistan vs New Zealand Ticket Updates

Here is how to buy the Tickets for the Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I series matches.

🚨 Pakistan vs New Zealand T20Is physical tickets to go on sale from Saturday, 12pm onwards 🚨

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/ucgQc2Xkmt#PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/MlAUma55RB

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 5, 2024

Pakistan Squad Announcement Live Updates

Saim Ayub is expected to feature for Pakistan in the New Zealand series. The youngster has already played 12 T20Is for Pakistan and has managed 162 runs. He will be hoping to have a better outing against the Kiwis this season, which will be pivotal going into the T20 World Cup.

Babar Azam praises the Pakistan Players

Pakistan captain Babar Azam thanks his teammates for their training amid the Roja in the month of Ramadan. He said all the players trained with intensity amid their fasting. Imad Wasim says there is a lot of improvement in fitness among the players.