The New Zealand men’s cricket team has arrived in Islamabad for their upcoming five-match T20I series against Pakistan, set to commence on April 18. This series holds significant importance for both teams as they look to fine-tune their squads and evaluate players ahead of the T20 World Cup.
New Zealand, under the leadership of experienced all-rounder Michael Bracewell, will be keen to perform well in this series. Bracewell, who has been sidelined due to injury concerns including a ruptured Achilles and a broken finger, returns to international cricket after a hiatus since March last year.
On the other hand, Pakistan will be led by the prolific Babar Azam, who recently reclaimed the captaincy of the white-ball format from Shaheen Afridi. The inclusion of star pacer Mohammad Amir and all-rounder Imad Wasim, who reversed their retirements, adds significant depth to Pakistan’s squad for the series.
The New Zealand team’s arrival in Islamabad was warmly welcomed by Pakistan Cricket on social media, indicating a friendly atmosphere ahead of the competitive series. Both teams will be looking to test their strengths and strategies as they gear up for the T20 World Cup, making this series a crucial stepping stone in their preparations.
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