Lahore: The captain of the national cricket team, Babar Azam, has said that the entire team’s focus is only on winning the World Cup. What should have happened in the past has happened, the nation will be gifted the World Cup this time.
The captain of the national cricket team, Babar Azam, expressed this belief and confidence in the press conference regarding the team selected for the World Cup 2024.
The captain said that they could not win the previous world cup but that was the past but this time they are sure that they will bring the trophy. The entire team is focused on how to win this World Cup.
Babar Azam said that the team selection was done on merit. All the selectors have made the team selection after long discussions, mutual consultation and looking at the performance of each player.
The captain of the national team said that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi also talks about the World Cup preparations and is giving confidence to the team.
Talking about the team selection, Babar Azam said that Haris Rauf has recovered very quickly. This is welcome. Haris Rauf has given the best performance in T20.
Regarding the team’s openers, Babar Azam said that me and Mohammad Zwan’s playing style is different, if I have to leave the opening, I will leave. There are hopes from Mohammad Rizwan, Saeem Ayub and Fakhar Zaman in the top order.
Babar Azam said that he told that Amir Jamal was given a place on the basis of his performance in T20. They took some time to set. No one was abused in the selection. Muhammad Haris got a chance in PSL but he could not perform.
On the question regarding Hasan Ali’s inclusion in the team, according to the national team, the selectors have also told that Hasan Ali has been included as a backup. They are experienced players that we can benefit from.
The T20 World Cup 2024 is starting from June 1 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in the United States and the final will be played on June 29.
20 teams will play 55 matches against each other. The matches of the tournament will be held at 3 locations in America and 6 locations in West Indies.
