Pakistan will play their tournament opener on 24 October against India in Dubai. They will take on New Zealand two days later at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, following which they will return to Dubai to play Afghanistan on 29 October. Their last two matches will be against the sides, who qualify from round one.

While this will be Babar’s first T20 World Cup, it will also mark the first instance of the Pakistan all-format skipper leading the country in a world event.

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“I am extremely proud that I am traveling to the T20 World Cup as a Pakistan captain,” he said. “It is always important to start well in the tournament. We want to start well and carry the momentum throughout our campaign.

“We are full of confidence about our chances in the World Cup and I have no doubt that the team will deliver on the given day. In this high-profile event, staying focused and remaining calm will be the key,” Babar Azam added.

Pakistan won the second edition of the tournament – played in 2019 – by beating Sri Lanka in the final on 23 June at Lord’s.

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