The national cricket team’s all-rounder, Imad Wasim, is set to miss the first match of the ongoing T20 World Cup in the USA.
Team captain Babar Azam confirmed that Imad Wasim is suffering from a side strain, which will prevent him from playing in the first match. However, he expressed hope that Wasim would be available for the remaining matches.
Azam also downplayed the lack of a warm-up match, noting that the team had arrived in the United States right after concluding another series. He emphasized that this is the first time cricket is being played in America, so any perceived shortcomings should be understood in context.
The Pakistan cricket team is scheduled to play its first World Cup match against the USA on June 6.
Meanwhile, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the release of additional tickets for the highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, along with other fixtures in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
In collaboration with its partners, the ICC has unveiled a final release of tickets across the event, following a thrilling opening weekend that featured exciting matches in the USA and the West Indies.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 began on June 1 with an exciting match between the USA and Canada in Dallas. With five matches already completed and two games currently underway, the tournament promises an exciting display of cricketing skill.
As England takes on Scotland and the Netherlands faces Nepal, cricket enthusiasts worldwide can look forward to more thrilling encounters in the days ahead.
