The most awaited day of the T20 World Cup 2024 has been arrived. The biggest cricket rivalry will be live in a few minutes. India and Pakistan is all set to face each other in a thrilling clash of this tournament. Both are ready to conquer. But before facing their biggest competitor, Team India made an interesting change, Kuldeep Yadav is missing out on the game. In this article, we will explore the reason behind his absence. Find out why Kuldeep Yadav is missing from today’s T20 World Cup 2024 clash against PAK.
Kuldeep Yadav’s Absence:
On the 19th game of the tournament, India and Pakistan are all set to lock horns at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. the new venue is all set to take on each other in this game. The game is crucial for both the teams. India’s team management has taken an interesting decision before facing their biggest rivals.
Kuldeep Yadav is missing out on the match against Pakistan too. India is going to play with the same playing xi as they played against Ireland. Axar Patel was named against Ireland and will play against Pakistan.
It is felt that team management is looking for an extra batting option and in this position, Axar Patel is getting is little more advantage. With four seamers in the team, Axar’s batting at No.8 offered a crucial safety net. Team India is all set to face Pakistan.
Toss Update:
Initially in the match, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bowl first. After winning the toss, Babar Azam said, “We will bowl first because of the weather and moisture in the pitch. The conditions suit us, we have four fast bowlers. We will try to use it to our best. Past is past, we are looking forward to today’s match, we are ready and will give our 100%. Always a big game, our confidence is always high for India vs Pak. Azam Khan is resting.”
Pakistan’s Playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir
India’s Playing XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
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