<p><strong>PAK vs NZ T20I: </strong>A couple of injuries have posed as a big challenge for the Kiwis ahead of their T20I tour of Pakistan, in the coming week. Fine batter Fin Allen and veteran pacer Adam Milne have been ruled out of the Pakistan vs New Zealand T20Is owing to the injuries. The development was confirmed by the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Board on Friday, April 12. </p>



<p>New Zealand have subsequently roped in Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell and uncapped all-rounder Zak Foulkes to the squad for the Pakistan tour, which starts on April 18 in Rawalpindi. </p>



<p>While Foulkes has earned a maiden call-up to the shortest format side, Tom Blundell hasn't tasted anything in the format for more than two years now.</p>



<p>Adam Milne, reportedly, injured his ankle during one of the training sessions, while Finn Allen suffered a back injury, just ahead of their departure to Pakistan for the five-match T20I series.</p>



<p>"The nature of their respective injuries meant they wouldn't be able to take part in any of the five-match series, due to start next week in Rawalpindi," NZC said in a statement. "Plans for their return to cricket will be confirmed in the coming weeks."</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/finn-allen-1.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ T20I: Injury News, Finn Allen, Adam Milne RULED OUT of Pakistan vs New Zealand T20Is" class="wp-image-125347" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Finn Allen Firepower Dashes Pakistan (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>It's worth noting that New Zealand's second-string squad has been picked for the PAK vs NZ T20Is due to their top players' commitments in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The likes of Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra among others are a part of the IPL 2024 proceedings.</p>



<p>Talking about the presence of Tom Blundell in the series against Pakistan, New Zealand coach Gary Stead said, "Tom is a highly experienced player and along with his wicketkeeping and batting skillsets is a leader in any group he is a part of. He also brings recent experience in the conditions, having taken part in both tours to Pakistan last year."</p>



<p>Meanwhile, the selection of Zak Foulkes, for the PAK vs NZ T20I series, has been based on his recent performances in the domestic games.</p>



<p>"Zak has had an impressive season for Canterbury including being their leading wicket-taker in all the competitions. He has displayed impressive skills with the ball, particularly in T20 cricket for the Kings. We also know he has skills with the bat and it will be an excellent opportunity for him to be part of the group."</p>



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<p>The <a href="https://www.pcb.com.pk/">PAK</a> vs NZ five-match T20I series is set to begin on April 18 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. In fact, the first three T20I games between PAK vs NZ will be held at the same venue, before the actions shift to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore for the last two games of the series. </p>



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<li>1st T20I: April 18 - Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium - 7:30 PM</li>



<li>2nd T20I: April 20 - Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium - 7:30 PM</li>



<li>3rd T20I: April 21 - Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium - 7:30 PM</li>



<li>4th T20I: April 25 - Gaddafi Stadium - 7:30 PM</li>



<li>5th T20I: April 27 - Gaddafi Stadium - 7:30 PM</li>
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<p><strong>(06 May) ICC Men?s T20I Team Rankings:</strong> The International Cricket Council came up with an update to the Men's T20I Team rankings where after a draw home T20I series against New Zealand, Pakistan are out of the TOP 5. Australia and South Africa became the two big beneficiaries of the latest update in Team standings and here are we, with the latest updated ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings.</p>



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<p>The ICC T20I rankings are updated just after the conclusion of the New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024 where Pakistan hosted five T20Is in two different venues. The first T20I was washed away due to rain and the series was left with four matches. Due to the IPL commitments of big faces of the New Zealand National Team, CNZ landed an inexperienced squad in Pakistan.</p>



<p>Pakistan, however, got a full-strength squad but skipper Babar Azam made ample experiments to try different combinations, and following this inconsistency in the team, Pakistan couldn't even win a home T20I series to a third-string team of New Zealand. The series ended with a 2-2 scoreline.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/pak-vs-nz-2.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ 4th T20I" class="wp-image-133376" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs NZ T20I series (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>These two losses at home have impacted Pakistan in the T20I standing where they are now out of the top 5 Teams in the T20Is. They have played 37 matches in this cycle and sit 7th with 247 ratings. </p>



<p>There are plenty of changes at the top as well with India still standing at the top. India are number one T20I team with a rating of 264 after 47 matches. They are closely followed by Australia who have 257 rating points.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/AVESH-1.jpg" alt="IND vs AUS T20I 2023: Players with Most Runs and Most Wickets (04 Dec) After IND vs AUS 5th T20I | Player Rankings 1 ? 5" class="wp-image-123256" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs AUS T20I: (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>South Africa were ranked 6th in the previous standings but the demotion of New Zealand and Pakistan automatically promoted the Proteas to the 4th rank with 250 ratings.</p>



<p>Down below is the latest ICC Men?s T20I Team Rankings Updated after the?PAK vs NZ T20I series:</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Team</th><th>Rating</th><th>Matches</th><th>Pts</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>01</td><td>INDIA</td><td>264</td><td>47</td><td>12410</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>257</td><td>33</td><td>8471</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>252</td><td>30</td><td>7569</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>250</td><td>23</td><td>5749</td></tr><tr><td>05</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>250</td><td>45</td><td>11229</td></tr><tr><td>06</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>249</td><td>36</td><td>8950</td></tr><tr><td>07</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>247</td><td>37</td><td>9154</td></tr><tr><td>08</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>232</td><td>34</td><td>7898</td></tr><tr><td>09</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>231</td><td>35</td><td>8085</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>AFGHANISTAN</td><td>217</td><td>31</td><td>6725</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Men?s T20I Team Rankings</em></figcaption></figure>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/team-rankings/mens/t20i" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click Here</a>&nbsp;for the Full Standings</strong></p>



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