Junaid Khan slammed the Kiwi cricketers for preferring the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the T20 series to tour Pakistan.
Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Junaid Khan has expressed his disappointment by criticizing key players of New Zealand for prioritizing the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the T20 series for the tour of Pakistan.
It should be noted that today New Zealand announced its squad for the T20 series once morest Pakistan starting from April 18 this month. Due to the absence of key players, all-rounder Michael Bracewell will lead the Kiwi team for the first time. will
Trent Boult, Dion Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner and Kane Williamson will miss the T20 series once morest Pakistan starting on April 18 due to the Indian Premier League.
Junaid Khan later wrote on X that “It’s sad to see that the leagues (IPL) are being prioritized over the team that brought them respect, New Zealand 11-12 senior players available for international series.” Are not.
It should be noted that according to New Zealand Cricket, Will Young will not be available due to playing county while Tom Latham will not be available due to domestic commitments and Tim Southee has been rested for the Pakistan tour under workload management.
The New Zealand squad for the tour of Pakistan includes both experienced and new talent, with 7 players having already been part of the T20 World Cup squad.
New Zealand Squad:
Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Dan Foxcroft, Ben Lister, Cole McConaughey, Adam Milne, Jimmy Nesham, Will Overke, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ash Sodhi
Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 Series Schedule
April 14 – Arrival of New Zealand in Pakistan
April 16-17 – Training/Practice
April 18 – 1st T20I, Rawalpindi
April 20 – 2nd T20I, Rawalpindi
April 21 – 3rd T20I, Rawalpindi
April 25 – 4th T20, Lahore
April 27 – Fifth T20I, Lahore
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2024-04-21 21:35:51
