PESHAWAR: The PCB has announced a change in the venue for the National T20 Cup, which will be moved from Peshawar to Rawalpindi because of the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The National T20 Cup organizers decided to change the venue because of ongoing Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions which required maximum protection measures for players and officials, according to sources.
The PCB Chairman announced his decision to hold National T20 Cup matches at Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar during his city visit. The decision has been changed because of the current security issues in the area.
Mohammad Amir foresees change in Pakistan’s T20 leadership after World Cup
Earlier, former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir has forecast that Salman Ali Agha will no longer be the captain of the T20 side of Pakistan after the current World Cup.
Talking to a private TV channel after Pakistan’s loss to England, Mohammad Amir said that Salman Ali Agha will not continue as the T20 captain of Pakistan after the current World Cup.
When asked whether the current captain would continue or be replaced, Amir said, “I think Salman Ali Agha will not continue as the T20 captain of Pakistan after the current World Cup. Right now, I don’t see any fit replacement in the current situation.”
Amir expressed his belief that this T20 World Cup would be the final tournament for multiple players.
Former wicket-keeper Rashid Latif share his opinion about Babar Azam’s selection to the team first appeared through his commentary on the subject.
He questioned the selection of Babar Azam in the team with a low strike rate, saying, “The team management had said that his strike rate would improve before selecting him again, but where is the improvement?”
Latif added that when a batter scores only 20–25 runs from 20 balls, it forces the next batsman to take high-risk shots, potentially impacting the team’s performance.
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