Pakistan team undergoes rigorous training with army ahead of T20 World Cup 2024. The training camp will be place from March 26 to April 8.
The Pakistan Cricket Team is attending a fitness camp at Army School of Physical Training (ASPT) Kakul, Abbottabad, alongside the Pakistan Army to prepare for the forthcoming T20 season. 29 players are undergoing tough physical training. Including names like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, and Shadab Khan, among others.
The PCB shared a glimpse of players’ fitness routines with fans on Monday, April 1, as they work hard to prepare for an action-packed season, including the T20 World Cup in 2024. Notably, the team was divided into two groups, with each group participating in standard gym sessions and outdoor training activities.
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Meanwhile, ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. PCB has declared a significant shift in leadership, re-appointing ace batter Babar Azam as captain. Notably, Babar resigned down as captain of three formats after Pakistan fail to advance to the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup 2023.
Pakistan lost 1-4 against NZ under Shaheen Afridi’s captaincy
Following his resignation, the board chose Shan Masood as their new Test captain. While fast bowler Shaheen Afridi assumed leadership of the T20Is. However, Afridi did not have a remarkable performance in his maiden series as captain, as Pakistan lost 1-4 to New Zealand in the five-match series in January 2024.
Following the series, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi was chosen as the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board in February, succeeding interim leader Zaka Ashraf, who stepped down in January. Meanwhile, Babar’s re-appointment as captain has irked famous Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who believes Mohammad Rizwan is a better choice. According to sources, Shaheen is also unhappy with the PCB’s decision. Which prompted the board to convene an emergency meeting with the speedster.
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