New Zealand crew arrives in Pakistan forward of T20 sequence

In an announcement on X, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) welcomed the Black Caps to the nation. It additionally shared a video on the squad arriving in Islamabad for the upcoming matches.

Pakistan host New Zealand for 5 T20Is beginning in Rawalpindi on April 18 (Thursday), as each groups tune up for June’s T20 World Cup in america and the West Indies.

Quick bowler Mohammad Amir, all-rounder Imad Wasim together with uncapped gamers Usman Khan and Mohammad Irfan Khan Niazi have been named in a 17-member Pakistan squad which might be led by Babar Azam.

In the meantime, wicketkeeper Tom Blundell and uncapped all-rounder Zak Foulkes had been added as late call-ups to the New Zealand squad after promising batter Finn Allen and veteran paceman Adam Milne had been injured on the eve of departure for Pakistan.

The Kiwis have travelled to Pakistan for his or her third go to in a span of 17 months. Their first go to in December 2022 after 18 years noticed two take a look at attracts whereas New Zealand received the ODI sequence 2-1.

In April final yr, the five-match T20I sequence led to a 2-2 draw and Pakistan dominated the guests in ODIs, claiming the sequence 4-1.