The 2024 edition of the Pakistan Super League came to an exciting end on March 18 as Shadab Khan?s Islamabad United defeated Mohammed Rizwan?s Multan Sultans by two wickets, and the game was a last-ball thriller. With PSL 2024 done and dusted, the focus now shifts to the preparations of Pakistan for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup in June.



Before the commencement of the 2024 T20 World Cup on June 2, the Pakistan national cricket team will play a total of 10 T20 international matches against England and New Zealand. The matches against these two world-class teams will prove to be really important in terms of finalizing the Pakistan 2024 T20 World Cup squad. The Shaheen have failed to lift the T20 World Cup trophy since their famous win in 2009, and they would be looking to go one step ahead this time around as they finished as the runners-up in 2022.



All the participating nations must submit their 15-member squad by the last week of April, as the tournament is scheduled to start in June. This article will provide you with information regarding Pakistan?s predicted 15-member squad for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup.



Pakistan?s last T20 World Cup campaign was full of ups and downs, as they lost against Zimbabwe and India in the group stage games, before going on to win three games on the trot, which allowed them to qualify for the semi-finals. They defeated Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the semis but fell short against Jos Buttler?s England by five wickets in the final.



Since their defeat against England in the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup, the Shaheens have gone on to play 16 T20 International games, but the upcoming 10 T20 International matches will decide the fate of some players. The likes of Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammed Rizwan, Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah are pretty much confirmed to board Pakistan?s flight to the West Indies and USA for this year's World Cup. Beyond these five names, not a lot of players are considered to have their spots fixed for the 2024 T20 World Cup but Fakhar Zaman and Iftikhar Ahmed are likely to be picked.



A lot of news has surrounded Pakistan Cricket these days as some players have decided to reverse their retirements. Spin bowling All - Rounder Imad Wasim, who had a pretty good PSL 2024 on March 23, announced his decision to come out of retirement and made himself available for Pakistan for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. He retired from International Cricket in November 2023 but Shaheen Shah Afridi convinced him to come out of retirement.&nbsp;



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?He (Shaheen Shah Afridi) called me after I decided to retire but I told that we will talk about this after the end of PSL 2024?, Imad Wasim said.



?I am delighted to announce that, following my meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board officials, I have reconsidered my decision to retire and am happy to declare my availability for Pakistan for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup.I would like to thank the Pakistan Cricket Board for reposing trust in me and I will give my best to bring success for my country. Pakistan comes first for me!? Imad Wasim wrote on his X handle.



Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi wanted seamer Mohammad Amir to reverse his retirement decision and play in the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup, and his wish has been granted as Mohammed Amir decided to come out of retirement on March 24 and made himself available for selection for the 2024 T20 World Cup.



?I still dream to play cricket for Pakistan. Some positive discussions took place between the Pakistan Cricket Board officials and myself, and they made me feel that Pakistan Cricket needs me and that I can still play cricket for Pakistan.? Amir wrote on his X handle.



Mohammed Amir was in fabulous form in the recently concluded PSL 2024. Given the form he is in and the experience he carries, it's almost certain that he will be picked in Pakistan?s 15-member squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup. It will be a joy for the Pakistani fans to witness the trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammed Amir, and Naseem Shah handing the pace bowling unit of the Shaheens in the 2024 T20 World Cup.



The upcoming ten T20 international matches will be really important for the likes of Azam Khan, Saim Ayub, and Mohammed Haris as some good innings and a good wicket-taking spell can help these players secure their spots in the Pakistan World Cup squad.



Last month, the central contract of pacer Haris Rauf was terminated by the PCB due to his refusal to participate in Pakistan's test series against Australia since the test matches clashed with the matches of the Big Bash League. But on March 24th, the PCB reinstated the central contract of the 30-year-old, meaning that Rauf will be available for selection for the 2024 T20 World Cup.



Recently, a UAE cricketer of Pakistani origin, Usman Khan, was called up by the PCB for the training camp, which is currently ongoing and will end on April 8th.



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For now, Usman Khan is registered as a United Arab Emirates cricketer, but it remains to be seen whether the PCB can make a deal with the UAE Cricket Board to allow Usman Khan to represent Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup.



Recently, Babar Azam was reappointed as the white ball captain of Pakistan, replacing Shaheen Shah Afridi in that position. There's a lot of controversy regarding this news, but Pakistani fans would be hoping that under the leadership of Babar Azam, the Men in Green would hopefully go on to lift their second T20 World Cup trophy.



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Babar Azam (Captain), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (if he switches his cricket board), Haseebullah Khan, and Azam Khan.



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Pakistan's predicted 15-member squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup

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PAK vs NZ: Banned by the Emirates Cricket Board for "misrepresenting," Usman Khan has earned a maiden call-up in Pakistan's squad for the T20I series against New Zealand, which begins on April 18. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its 17-men-strong squad to face the Kiwis in a few days in Rawalpindi.



Usman Khan was among the 29 probable players who got rigorous training at the Army Training School in Kakul, a few days ago.



Interestingly, the 28-year-old batter was handed a five-year ban by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for using the board's resources and opportunities to seek out prospects for himself. Furthermore, in a statement, which was released a few days ago, the ECB admitted that Usman Khan had "misrepresented his intentions to the board."



All this happened after Usman Khan had attended a training session for Pakistan's national side after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) ended. 



"Usman was found to have misrepresented to ECB about his decision to play for the UAE team and has used the opportunities and development provided by the ECB to him to seek out other prospects and it was evident that he was no longer wanting to play for ECB nor complete the eligibility criteria which he was under an obligation to do," ECB said in a statement.



However, in a breakthrough development for him, he has been named in Pakistan's squad for T20I series against New Zealand. 



Earlier, PCB chief Moshin Naqvi indicated that the hard-hitting batter was in contention and, hence was named in the list of 29 probable players for the training camp in Kakul, alongside the senior players.



Moreover, the roots of his selection on the national side stem from his power-packed performances in the PSL. The batter had plundered 430 runs in the seven PSL outings recently. 



"Usman has been scoring runs for the last two-three years so he deserved selection and if there are any other issues Pakistan Cricket Board will be dealing with them," Wahab Riaz, PCB selector, told media while announcing the squad.



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The PCB, on Tuesday, announced Pakistan's squad for the T20I series against New Zealand. The 5-match T20I series begins on April 18 in Rawalpindi.



The squad also welcomes the likes of Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim, who had announced their retirement earlier, however, have made a U-turn in their bid to get selected for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.



The PAK vs NZ T20I series also welcomes back Babar Azam in the captaincy capacity. The opener batter has replaced Shaheen Shah Afridi in the leadership position. 



Below is Pakistan's complete squad for the T20I series against New Zealand:



Babar Azam (c), Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Abrar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Muhammad Irfan Niazi, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Zaman Khan



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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Top order batters Fakhar Zaman and Usman Khan are being considered to bat at number three for the Pakistani Men's National Cricket Team following Mohammad Rizwan?s injury and the management wants to try Rizwan at the number four position.



According to a news report from Geo News, the majority of the team management members want Rizwan's batting position to be changed. But, skipper Babar is not in favor of this decision as he wants the 31 year old to open the inning with him if Saim Ayub fails to deliver at the top of the batting order.



Sources have also revealed that Mohammad Rizwan is not pleased with the decision of changing his batting position since he wants to open the innings for the Shaheens, a position in which he has thrived.



Fakhar Zaman has not featured in the New Zealand series yet but he is likely to play in the 4th and the 5th T20i?s due to Rizwan's injury. Usman Khan on the other hand has scored just 12 runs in two innings so far and has failed to live up to expectations.



Mohammad Rizwan is likely to miss the remainder of the ongoing New Zealand series due to a hamstring injury he suffered while batting during the third T20I. The Men in Green's team management is likely to make a decision on Mohammad Rizwan's availability today post the evaluation of his medical reports.



It's worth noting that Michale Bracewell?s New Zealand made a strong comeback in the five match T20 International series thanks to a brilliant knock from Mark Chapman who led his side to a win in the third T20i on Sunday.



The series is currently level at 1-1 with the two remaining matches scheduled to be played in the city of Lahore on 25th and 27th April respectively.



Post the conclusion of the New Zealand series, the Shaheens will play three T20 International games against Ireland and four against 2022 T20 World Cup winners England ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup.



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