The Pakistan cricket team is below target after losing the 5-match T20 series against New Zealand 1-4. The question arises as to how the team that lost so badly can perform at the World Cup, which takes place after six months. However, Pakistan limited overs team's new captain Shaheen Afridi doesn't seem to be worried about it. Shaheen Afridi has claimed that the Pakistan team's preparation for the World Cup is very good. Additionally, Shaheen says Pakistan has also shortlisted a group of 16 to 20 players for the World Cup.
After a disappointing performance in the tournament last year, Babar Azam quit the captaincy of the Pakistan cricket team in all three formats. After this, Shaheen Shah Afridi was appointed captain and under his leadership, Pakistan suffered a heavy defeat in the first series.
However, in the last game, Iftikhar Ahmed performed amazingly and took three wickets for 24 runs in 4 overs. Thanks to this performance from Iftikhar, the Pakistan team won and was saved from a clean sweep. After the game, Shaheen Afridi praised Iftikhar highly. Shaheen says Iftikhar will prove to be very important for Pakistan in this year's World Cup.
Shaheen Afridi said: “Iftikhar is a very experienced player and always ready to bowl. “We want to give everyone equal opportunities. In this series we decided to give the youth a chance. We have nominated a group of 16 to 20 players for the World Cup.
We can tell you that the performance of Pakistan team in the T20 World Cup is very good. The Pakistan team also managed to reach the final of the World Cup in 2022. However, the Pakistan team has not been able to win the title since 2009 and this time they are once again aiming to become the winners.